Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 592 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Coventry.
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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 | Earlsdon | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Wyken | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Cheylesmore | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 4 | Whoberley | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 5 | Sherbourne | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 6 | Holbrook | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 7 | St. Michael's | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Earlsdon but just 40.0% in St. Michael's.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Coventry.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Basement | 20 | 100.0% |
| Wraparound Extension | 67 | 95.5% |
| Front Extension | 54 | 94.4% |
| Flat Conversion | 30 | 93.3% |
| Side Extension | 219 | 92.7% |
| Conservatory | 26 | 92.3% |
| Outbuilding | 110 | 90.0% |
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 47 | 89.4% |
| Garage / Parking | 379 | 87.9% |
| Extension (General) | 132 | 85.6% |
| Loft Conversion | 120 | 85.0% |
| Rear Extension | 592 | 84.1% |
| Dormer | 162 | 83.3% |
| New Build | 151 | 80.8% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 184 | 71.7% |
| HMO | 128 | 71.1% |
94 rear extension applications in Coventry 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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