Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 1,874 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Basingstoke & Deane.
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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 | Evingar | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Kempshott & Buckskin | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Tadley & Pamber | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Evingar but just 80.0% in Tadley & Pamber.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Basingstoke & Deane.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Conservatory | 407 | 97.8% |
| Annex | 162 | 96.9% |
| Rear Extension | 1,874 | 96.2% |
| Front Extension | 432 | 96.1% |
| Loft Conversion | 140 | 95.0% |
| Dormer | 432 | 94.9% |
| Side Extension | 1,104 | 94.7% |
| Outbuilding | 855 | 94.2% |
| Extension (General) | 584 | 93.5% |
| Wraparound Extension | 176 | 92.0% |
| Garage / Parking | 2,161 | 90.8% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 533 | 84.8% |
| New Build | 994 | 83.4% |
| HMO | 26 | 42.3% |
72 rear extension applications in Basingstoke & Deane 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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