Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 181 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in North Lanarkshire.
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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 | Stepps, Chryston And Muirhead | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Cumbernauld North | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Motherwell South East And Ravenscraig | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Gartcosh, Glenboig And Moodiesburn | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Coatbridge West | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 6 | Airdrie Central | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
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 North Lanarkshire.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Extension | 181 | 100.0% |
| Extension (General) | 70 | 100.0% |
| Side Extension | 64 | 100.0% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 25 | 100.0% |
| Conservatory | 40 | 100.0% |
| New Build | 20 | 100.0% |
| Garage / Parking | 164 | 99.4% |
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