Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 483 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 | Alverstoke | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Peel Common | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Bridgemary | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Rowner And Holbrook | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Anglesey | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 6 | Hardway | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 7 | Leesland And Newtown | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 8 | Elson | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Alverstoke but just 88.9% in Elson.
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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 | 483 | 99.0% |
| Front Extension | 67 | 98.5% |
| Outbuilding | 46 | 97.8% |
| Side Extension | 195 | 97.4% |
| Conservatory | 37 | 97.3% |
| Annex | 28 | 96.4% |
| Garage / Parking | 144 | 95.1% |
| New Build | 91 | 93.4% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 45 | 93.3% |
| Dormer | 67 | 89.6% |
| Extension (General) | 35 | 88.6% |
5 rear extension applications in Gosport 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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