Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 521 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Gosport.
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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 | Peel Common | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Alverstoke | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Brockhurst And Privett | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Anglesey | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Lee West | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 6 | Bridgemary | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Peel Common but just 85.7% in Bridgemary.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Gosport.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Extension | 521 | 98.8% |
| Front Extension | 77 | 98.7% |
| Side Extension | 221 | 97.3% |
| Annex | 31 | 96.8% |
| Outbuilding | 59 | 96.6% |
| Conservatory | 41 | 95.1% |
| New Build | 110 | 93.6% |
| Garage / Parking | 173 | 93.1% |
| Extension (General) | 45 | 91.1% |
| Dormer | 74 | 90.5% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 56 | 89.3% |
6 rear extension applications in Gosport 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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