Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 342 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Mid Devon.
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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.
Two houses on the same street can get different outcomes.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Mid Devon.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Side Extension | 226 | 100.0% |
| Annex | 128 | 100.0% |
| New Build | 546 | 100.0% |
| Wraparound Extension | 21 | 100.0% |
| Rear Extension | 342 | 100.0% |
| Conservatory | 132 | 100.0% |
| Loft Conversion | 28 | 100.0% |
| Dormer | 88 | 100.0% |
| Front Extension | 32 | 100.0% |
| Garage / Parking | 760 | 99.7% |
| Extension (General) | 667 | 99.4% |
| Outbuilding | 357 | 99.4% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 567 | 90.5% |
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