Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 2,449 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in New Forest.
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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 | Milford & Hordle | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood Eas | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Totton Central | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Barton & Becton | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Lymington | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Milford & Hordle but just 77.8% in Lymington.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in New Forest.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 21 | 100.0% |
| Conservatory | 482 | 95.6% |
| Front Extension | 336 | 94.0% |
| Side Extension | 1,382 | 93.5% |
| Rear Extension | 2,449 | 92.4% |
| Wraparound Extension | 238 | 92.4% |
| Extension (General) | 749 | 92.0% |
| Loft Conversion | 197 | 90.9% |
| Dormer | 640 | 90.5% |
| Annex | 113 | 88.5% |
| Outbuilding | 587 | 86.0% |
| Garage / Parking | 1,824 | 83.6% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 274 | 79.6% |
| New Build | 143 | 63.6% |
186 rear extension applications in New Forest 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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