Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 941 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Lincoln.
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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 | Boultham | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Carholme | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Boultham but just 80.0% in Carholme.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Lincoln.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Front Extension | 115 | 99.1% |
| Conservatory | 88 | 98.9% |
| Side Extension | 592 | 98.8% |
| Wraparound Extension | 256 | 98.4% |
| Rear Extension | 941 | 98.3% |
| Basement | 31 | 96.8% |
| Annex | 42 | 95.2% |
| HMO | 831 | 94.8% |
| Extension (General) | 194 | 94.8% |
| Garage / Parking | 456 | 93.9% |
| Outbuilding | 153 | 93.5% |
| Dormer | 91 | 93.4% |
| Loft Conversion | 28 | 92.9% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 662 | 92.4% |
| New Build | 249 | 89.2% |
| Flat Conversion | 44 | 84.1% |
16 rear extension applications in Lincoln 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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