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Rear Extension approval rate in Woking

Woking approved 83.2% of rear extension applications, based on 2,297 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

83.2%
rear extension approval rate
2,297
Rear Extension decisions
1,912
Approved
385
Refused
85.8%
Woking overall

Rear Extension applications are refused more often than the Woking average (85.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How rear extension compares in Woking

Rear Extension (2,297 decided)
83.2%
Woking all applications (7,909 decided)
85.8%

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Other project types in Woking

Garage / Parking (1,853 decided)
85.5%
Side Extension (1,406 decided)
84.4%
Dormer (705 decided)
79.1%
Outbuilding (658 decided)
80.9%
Front Extension (614 decided)
82.1%
New Build (592 decided)
80.6%
Wraparound Extension (560 decided)
84.8%
Conservatory (416 decided)
88.5%
73.0%
Extension (General) (265 decided)
87.2%
Loft Conversion (231 decided)
78.4%
79.7%
Flat Conversion (100 decided)
85.0%
Basement (62 decided)
95.2%
Annex (56 decided)
66.1%
HMO (14 decided)
50.0%
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