Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 345 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 | Coldharbour And Perry Street | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Istead Rise, Cobham And Luddesdown | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Meopham North | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 4 | Northfleet And Springhead | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 5 | Higham And Shorne | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
| 6 | Whitehill And Windmill Hill | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 7 | Woodlands | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Coldharbour And Perry Street but just 40.0% in Woodlands.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Conservatory | 48 | 85.4% |
| Outbuilding | 83 | 78.3% |
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 23 | 78.3% |
| Extension (General) | 71 | 77.5% |
| Loft Conversion | 41 | 75.6% |
| Rear Extension | 345 | 75.1% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 72 | 75.0% |
| Garage / Parking | 279 | 74.9% |
| Dormer | 119 | 74.8% |
| Front Extension | 46 | 71.7% |
| Side Extension | 153 | 70.6% |
| New Build | 59 | 69.5% |
| Annex | 24 | 62.5% |
86 rear extension applications in Gravesham 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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