Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 130 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Gravesham.
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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 | Riverview Park | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Meopham North | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| 3 | Whitehill And Windmill Hill | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |
| 4 | Woodlands | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
| 5 | Pelham | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 6 | Coldharbour And Perry Street | 10 | 7 | 70.0% |
| 7 | Painters Ash | 9 | 6 | 66.7% |
| 8 | Higham And Shorne | 14 | 9 | 64.3% |
| 9 | Northfleet And Springhead | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 10 | Chalk | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Riverview Park but just 40.0% in Chalk.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Gravesham.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Dormer | 36 | 77.8% |
| Rear Extension | 130 | 72.3% |
| Garage / Parking | 47 | 68.1% |
| Side Extension | 38 | 65.8% |
36 rear extension applications in Gravesham 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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