Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 949 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Gloucester.
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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 | Longlevens | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Abbeydale | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Longlevens but just 80.0% in Abbeydale.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Gloucester.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Conservatory | 197 | 87.8% |
| Rear Extension | 949 | 87.1% |
| Front Extension | 90 | 86.7% |
| Extension (General) | 621 | 85.3% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 283 | 85.2% |
| HMO | 74 | 83.8% |
| New Build | 234 | 83.3% |
| Outbuilding | 135 | 83.0% |
| Side Extension | 495 | 82.6% |
| Garage / Parking | 632 | 82.3% |
| Wraparound Extension | 111 | 82.0% |
| Basement | 21 | 81.0% |
| Loft Conversion | 167 | 73.1% |
| Dormer | 152 | 69.7% |
| Annex | 44 | 63.6% |
122 rear extension applications in Gloucester 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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