Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 2,239 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Epsom & Ewell.
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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 | Town | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Nonsuch | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Stoneleigh | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Auriol | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 5 | Cuddington | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 6 | Woodcote And Langley Vale | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Town but just 62.5% in Woodcote And Langley Vale.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Epsom & Ewell.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Wraparound Extension | 254 | 90.2% |
| Conservatory | 308 | 89.9% |
| Outbuilding | 338 | 89.1% |
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 365 | 88.5% |
| Front Extension | 322 | 87.6% |
| Rear Extension | 2,239 | 87.5% |
| Side Extension | 1,125 | 87.2% |
| Garage / Parking | 1,430 | 86.6% |
| Extension (General) | 305 | 84.9% |
| Annex | 45 | 84.4% |
| Loft Conversion | 774 | 84.2% |
| Dormer | 789 | 83.5% |
| Basement | 33 | 81.8% |
| New Build | 203 | 78.3% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 197 | 73.6% |
| Flat Conversion | 39 | 69.2% |
279 rear extension applications in Epsom & Ewell 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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