Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 2,220 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Luton.
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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 | CHALLNEY | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 2 | BARNFIELD | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 3 | LEWSEY | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 4 | FARLEY | 8 | 6 | 75.0% |
| 5 | SAINTS | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| 6 | STOPSLEY | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 7 | SOUTH | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 8 | VAUXHALL | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
A rear extension has a 83.3% approval rate in CHALLNEY but just 60.0% in VAUXHALL.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Luton.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Conservatory | 49 | 91.8% |
| Garage / Parking | 664 | 91.3% |
| Rear Extension | 2,220 | 90.3% |
| Extension (General) | 94 | 89.4% |
| Front Extension | 178 | 84.8% |
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 52 | 82.7% |
| Wraparound Extension | 122 | 82.0% |
| New Build | 394 | 81.2% |
| Outbuilding | 131 | 80.9% |
| Loft Conversion | 175 | 80.6% |
| Side Extension | 456 | 79.6% |
| Dormer | 254 | 79.5% |
| Annex | 34 | 73.5% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 326 | 69.0% |
| HMO | 63 | 61.9% |
216 rear extension applications in Luton 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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