Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 1,507 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Broxtowe.
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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 | Attenborough & Chilwell East | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Nuthall East & Strelley | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Greasley | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Toton & Chilwell Meadows | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Bramcote | 11 | 10 | 90.9% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Attenborough & Chilwell East but just 90.9% in Bramcote.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Broxtowe.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Wraparound Extension | 142 | 98.6% |
| Side Extension | 794 | 96.7% |
| Outbuilding | 102 | 96.1% |
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 25 | 96.0% |
| Front Extension | 236 | 95.8% |
| Extension (General) | 253 | 95.3% |
| Rear Extension | 1,507 | 95.1% |
| Conservatory | 209 | 94.3% |
| HMO | 53 | 94.3% |
| Garage / Parking | 520 | 94.0% |
| Loft Conversion | 90 | 92.2% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 180 | 91.7% |
| Dormer | 190 | 88.9% |
74 rear extension applications in Broxtowe 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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