Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 2,406 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 | Lymington | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Totton Central | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Barton & Becton | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Ringwood North & Ellingham | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Pennington | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Lymington but just 85.7% in Pennington.
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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 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Conservatory | 472 | 95.8% |
| Front Extension | 330 | 93.9% |
| Side Extension | 1,363 | 93.4% |
| Rear Extension | 2,406 | 92.4% |
| Wraparound Extension | 233 | 92.3% |
| Extension (General) | 727 | 92.0% |
| Loft Conversion | 196 | 90.8% |
| Dormer | 629 | 90.6% |
| Annex | 110 | 88.2% |
| Outbuilding | 568 | 85.9% |
| Garage / Parking | 1,783 | 83.5% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 260 | 79.6% |
| New Build | 141 | 63.1% |
184 rear extension applications in New Forest 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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