Rear Extension approval rate in Newham
Newham approved 78.6% of rear extension applications, based on 4,353 decisions analysed.
Last updated: March 2026
78.6%
rear extension approval rate
4,353
Rear Extension decisions
3,420
Approved
933
Refused
84.7%
Newham overall
Rear Extension applications are refused more often than the Newham average (84.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How rear extension compares in Newham
Rear Extension
78.6%
Newham all applications
84.7%
Planning a rear extension in Newham?
78.6% get approved — but the odds vary by street. Your Pro Report shows exactly what gets approved and refused near your property.
✓ Your ward's rear extension approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable rear extension decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Get Newham Pro Report — £79
✓ Nearest comparable rear extension decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings.
Other project types in Newham
79.0%
78.7%
78.5%
87.1%
79.7%
81.1%
85.7%
77.0%
73.2%
89.3%
39.6%
87.5%
79.3%
62.7%
69.2%