Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 4,724 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Barking & Dagenham.
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Rear extensions sit in the middle of the pack nationally. They're common enough that councils have clear precedent — but that cuts both ways. If your neighbours have been refused, that precedent works against you too.
| # | Ward | Decisions | Approved | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longbridge | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Chadwell Heath | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 3 | Becontree | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 4 | Parsloes | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 5 | Eastbury | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 6 | Whalebone | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 7 | Goresbrook | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Longbridge but just 33.3% in Goresbrook.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Barking & Dagenham.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Extension | 4,724 | 75.5% |
| Conservatory | 125 | 73.6% |
| Extension (General) | 228 | 69.7% |
| Outbuilding | 475 | 68.2% |
| Garage / Parking | 716 | 66.1% |
| Wraparound Extension | 245 | 60.0% |
| Dormer | 466 | 55.8% |
| Side Extension | 1,481 | 54.3% |
| Front Extension | 333 | 51.7% |
| Loft Conversion | 257 | 45.9% |
| New Build | 193 | 42.0% |
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 148 | 39.9% |
| Annex | 61 | 37.7% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 422 | 37.4% |
| Flat Conversion | 76 | 34.2% |
| HMO | 136 | 5.9% |
1,159 rear extension applications in Barking & Dagenham have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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