Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 1,009 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 | Hucclecote | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Longlevens | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| 3 | Elmbridge | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 4 | Moreland | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Hucclecote but just 77.8% in Moreland.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Extension | 95 | 87.4% |
| Rear Extension | 1,009 | 87.3% |
| Conservatory | 205 | 87.3% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 299 | 85.3% |
| Extension (General) | 643 | 85.1% |
| Outbuilding | 148 | 83.8% |
| New Build | 238 | 83.2% |
| Side Extension | 516 | 82.9% |
| Wraparound Extension | 119 | 82.4% |
| Garage / Parking | 657 | 82.2% |
| HMO | 84 | 81.0% |
| Basement | 21 | 81.0% |
| Loft Conversion | 176 | 73.3% |
| Dormer | 165 | 71.5% |
| Annex | 48 | 60.4% |
128 rear extension applications in Gloucester 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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