Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 807 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Hinckley & Bosworth.
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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 | Barwell | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Burbage Sketchley & Stretton | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Hinckley Castle | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Hinckley DeMontfort | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Newbold Verdon With Desford & Peckleton | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 6 | Groby | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Barwell but just 80.0% in Groby.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Hinckley & Bosworth.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Front Extension | 201 | 100.0% |
| Side Extension | 455 | 100.0% |
| New Build | 161 | 100.0% |
| Wraparound Extension | 119 | 100.0% |
| Annex | 55 | 100.0% |
| Conservatory | 69 | 100.0% |
| Rear Extension | 807 | 99.4% |
| Extension (General) | 243 | 99.2% |
| Dormer | 128 | 99.2% |
| Garage / Parking | 670 | 98.2% |
| Loft Conversion | 85 | 97.6% |
| Outbuilding | 144 | 94.4% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 256 | 92.6% |
5 rear extension applications in Hinckley & Bosworth 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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