Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 856 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Chorley.
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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 | Clayton East, Brindle And Hoghton | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Buckshaw And Whittle | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Coppull | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Croston, Mawdesley And Euxton South | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Eccleston, Heskin And Charnock Richard | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Clayton East, Brindle And Hoghton but just 83.3% in Eccleston, Heskin And Charnock Richard.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Chorley.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Wraparound Extension | 28 | 100.0% |
| Extension (General) | 204 | 94.1% |
| Conservatory | 299 | 94.0% |
| Dormer | 126 | 92.9% |
| Rear Extension | 856 | 92.6% |
| Side Extension | 328 | 92.4% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 97 | 90.7% |
| Garage / Parking | 397 | 90.4% |
| Front Extension | 67 | 89.6% |
| Outbuilding | 104 | 88.5% |
| New Build | 219 | 87.7% |
63 rear extension applications in Chorley 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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