Rear extension planning approval in South Lanarkshire
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 23 Jun 2026.
Of 257 rear extension planning applications decided by South Lanarkshire in the last 5 years, 98% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in South Lanarkshire
- Extension : 96% approved (437 decided)
- Demolition : 98% approved (109 decided)
- Side extension : 96% approved (106 decided)
- New dwelling : 88% approved (76 decided)
- Loft conversion : 93% approved (70 decided)
- Listed building / conservation : 97% approved (63 decided)
- Change of use : 90% approved (62 decided)
- Outbuilding / garden room : 92% approved (51 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for South Lanarkshire, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how South Lanarkshire decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.