Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 1,057 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Rugby.
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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 | Wolvey & Shilton | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Paddox | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Wolvey & Shilton but just 85.7% in Paddox.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Rugby.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| HMO | 56 | 98.2% |
| Conservatory | 103 | 97.1% |
| Rear Extension | 1,057 | 97.0% |
| Loft Conversion | 92 | 96.7% |
| Front Extension | 192 | 96.4% |
| Dormer | 121 | 95.9% |
| Wraparound Extension | 145 | 95.9% |
| Side Extension | 594 | 95.1% |
| Extension (General) | 384 | 94.8% |
| Garage / Parking | 561 | 93.0% |
| Outbuilding | 202 | 90.6% |
| New Build | 253 | 89.3% |
| Annex | 64 | 87.5% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 348 | 86.5% |
32 rear extension applications in Rugby 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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