Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 727 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Oadby & Wigston.
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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 | Oadby Brocks Hill Ward | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Oadby St Peters Ward | 13 | 11 | 84.6% |
| 3 | Wigston Meadowcourt Ward | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 4 | Oadby Woodlands Ward | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 5 | Wigston St Wolstans Ward | 20 | 16 | 80.0% |
| 6 | Wigston Fields Ward | 15 | 12 | 80.0% |
| 7 | Wigston All Saints Ward | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 8 | Oadby Grange Ward | 15 | 11 | 73.3% |
| 9 | Oadby Uplands Ward | 10 | 7 | 70.0% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Oadby Brocks Hill Ward but just 70.0% in Oadby Uplands Ward.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Oadby & Wigston.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Conservatory | 30 | 93.3% |
| Rear Extension | 727 | 85.7% |
| Side Extension | 509 | 84.5% |
| Front Extension | 208 | 84.1% |
| Outbuilding | 88 | 83.0% |
| Garage / Parking | 287 | 82.9% |
| Extension (General) | 308 | 81.2% |
| Wraparound Extension | 192 | 79.7% |
| Loft Conversion | 74 | 77.0% |
| New Build | 100 | 71.0% |
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 27 | 70.4% |
| Dormer | 122 | 66.4% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 99 | 54.5% |
104 rear extension applications in Oadby & Wigston 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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