Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 250 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Basildon.
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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 | Castledon And Crouch | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Billericay East | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Burstead | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Langdon Hills | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Nethermayne | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Castledon And Crouch but just 80.0% in Nethermayne.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Basildon.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Conservatory | 29 | 96.6% |
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 21 | 95.2% |
| Front Extension | 65 | 92.3% |
| Rear Extension | 250 | 89.2% |
| Extension (General) | 80 | 88.8% |
| Side Extension | 121 | 88.4% |
| Garage / Parking | 237 | 85.7% |
| New Build | 57 | 84.2% |
| Dormer | 124 | 83.1% |
| Loft Conversion | 64 | 82.8% |
| Outbuilding | 79 | 81.0% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 78 | 80.8% |
27 rear extension applications in Basildon 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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