Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 1,150 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Bury.
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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 | Bury East - Redvales | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Prestwich - Sedgley | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Tottington | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Bury East | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 5 | North Manor | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 6 | Prestwich - Holyrood | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 7 | Whitefield + Unsworth - Besses | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 8 | Bury West | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Bury East - Redvales but just 87.5% in Bury West.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Bury.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 43 | 97.7% |
| Outbuilding | 82 | 96.3% |
| Front Extension | 130 | 96.2% |
| Conservatory | 222 | 95.9% |
| Side Extension | 498 | 95.6% |
| Wraparound Extension | 65 | 95.4% |
| Garage / Parking | 490 | 93.9% |
| Basement | 27 | 92.6% |
| Extension (General) | 1,479 | 92.4% |
| Loft Conversion | 187 | 90.9% |
| Rear Extension | 1,150 | 90.6% |
| Dormer | 409 | 89.5% |
| New Build | 105 | 88.6% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 112 | 88.4% |
108 rear extension applications in Bury have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A £79 report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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