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Rear Extension approval rate in York

York approved 94.0% of rear extension applications, based on 2,520 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

94.0%
rear extension approval rate
2,520
Rear Extension decisions
2,368
Approved
152
Refused
90.2%
York overall

Rear Extension applications are approved more often than the York average (90.2%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How rear extension compares in York

Rear Extension (2,520 decided)
94.0%
York all applications (11,446 decided)
90.2%

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Other project types in York

Side Extension (1,662 decided)
93.3%
Garage / Parking (1,251 decided)
90.6%
Dormer (837 decided)
88.6%
Extension (General) (628 decided)
88.5%
77.7%
Wraparound Extension (536 decided)
95.0%
New Build (450 decided)
75.6%
Outbuilding (365 decided)
87.7%
Front Extension (364 decided)
92.3%
HMO (337 decided)
82.8%
Conservatory (320 decided)
95.9%
Loft Conversion (234 decided)
90.2%
92.7%
Annex (107 decided)
86.9%
Basement (85 decided)
87.1%
Flat Conversion (23 decided)
60.9%
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