Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 3,697 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Hackney.
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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 | Stamford Hill West Ward | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 2 | Springfield Ward | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 3 | Cazenove Ward | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
A rear extension has a 85.7% approval rate in Stamford Hill West Ward but just 60.0% in Cazenove Ward.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Hackney.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Garage / Parking | 989 | 93.3% |
| Flat Conversion | 959 | 92.2% |
| Conservatory | 112 | 90.2% |
| Basement | 2,737 | 88.5% |
| New Build | 909 | 88.2% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 1,952 | 87.7% |
| Wraparound Extension | 205 | 87.3% |
| Front Extension | 70 | 85.7% |
| Outbuilding | 512 | 85.5% |
| Side Extension | 855 | 85.1% |
| Rear Extension | 3,697 | 85.0% |
| Extension (General) | 1,281 | 84.8% |
| Dormer | 1,437 | 82.3% |
| Loft Conversion | 2,342 | 81.3% |
| HMO | 136 | 73.5% |
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 66 | 62.1% |
555 rear extension applications in Hackney 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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