Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 8,298 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Havering.
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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 | St Edwards | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Squirrels Heath | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Emerson Park | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Hylands & Harrow Lg | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Cranham | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 6 | Marshalls & Rise Pk | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| 7 | Upminster | 15 | 13 | 86.7% |
| 8 | Havering-atte-Bower | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in St Edwards but just 60.0% in Havering-atte-Bower.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Havering.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Conservatory | 598 | 83.4% |
| Rear Extension | 8,298 | 81.6% |
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 1,700 | 81.5% |
| Dormer | 3,981 | 77.7% |
| Wraparound Extension | 484 | 77.7% |
| Loft Conversion | 2,355 | 77.3% |
| Outbuilding | 1,533 | 76.6% |
| Side Extension | 3,139 | 76.3% |
| New Build | 950 | 76.2% |
| Garage / Parking | 4,193 | 76.2% |
| Front Extension | 1,059 | 75.3% |
| Extension (General) | 676 | 74.7% |
| Annex | 294 | 68.0% |
| Basement | 86 | 64.0% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 1,242 | 60.0% |
| Flat Conversion | 313 | 59.1% |
| HMO | 179 | 24.6% |
1,525 rear extension applications in Havering 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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