Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 225 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Dartmoor NPA.
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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 | West Devon | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 2 | Teignbridge | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
A rear extension has a 83.3% approval rate in West Devon but just 60.0% in Teignbridge.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Dartmoor NPA.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Extension | 225 | 92.9% |
| Side Extension | 174 | 92.5% |
| Conservatory | 143 | 92.3% |
| Extension (General) | 664 | 91.3% |
| Dormer | 116 | 90.5% |
| Front Extension | 21 | 90.5% |
| Outbuilding | 387 | 90.4% |
| Garage / Parking | 580 | 89.5% |
| Loft Conversion | 55 | 85.5% |
| Annex | 82 | 78.0% |
| New Build | 162 | 73.5% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 312 | 71.8% |
16 rear extension applications in Dartmoor NPA 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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