Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 1,839 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 | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| 2 | SAINTS | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| 3 | ROUND GREEN | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 4 | LEWSEY | 8 | 6 | 75.0% |
| 5 | STOPSLEY | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
A rear extension has a 87.5% approval rate in CHALLNEY but just 60.0% in STOPSLEY.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Garage / Parking | 450 | 93.8% |
| Rear Extension | 1,839 | 92.0% |
| Conservatory | 29 | 89.7% |
| Extension (General) | 65 | 89.2% |
| New Build | 313 | 85.0% |
| Front Extension | 109 | 84.4% |
| Wraparound Extension | 66 | 80.3% |
| Loft Conversion | 88 | 79.5% |
| Side Extension | 274 | 78.5% |
| Dormer | 139 | 78.4% |
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 32 | 78.1% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 204 | 77.5% |
| HMO | 31 | 77.4% |
| Outbuilding | 79 | 75.9% |
| Annex | 23 | 69.6% |
148 rear extension applications in Luton 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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