Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 778 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Rotherham.
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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 | Wickersley North | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Keppel | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Boston Castle | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| 4 | Sitwell | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Wickersley North but just 87.5% in Sitwell.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Rotherham.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Wraparound Extension | 81 | 98.8% |
| Conservatory | 116 | 97.4% |
| Side Extension | 498 | 94.4% |
| Rear Extension | 778 | 92.7% |
| Extension (General) | 65 | 92.3% |
| Garage / Parking | 275 | 90.5% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 95 | 90.5% |
| Front Extension | 182 | 90.1% |
| Outbuilding | 79 | 89.9% |
| Dormer | 91 | 89.0% |
| New Build | 148 | 86.5% |
57 rear extension applications in Rotherham 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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