Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 2,463 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 | Eastlands | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Unknown | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Paddox | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Bilton | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Dunsmore | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Eastlands but just 80.0% in Dunsmore.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Conversion | 22 | 100.0% |
| Conservatory | 242 | 97.5% |
| Rear Extension | 2,463 | 97.2% |
| Wraparound Extension | 372 | 97.0% |
| Side Extension | 1,570 | 96.2% |
| Loft Conversion | 144 | 95.8% |
| Front Extension | 446 | 95.7% |
| HMO | 82 | 95.1% |
| Dormer | 251 | 94.8% |
| Extension (General) | 914 | 94.3% |
| Garage / Parking | 1,330 | 92.7% |
| Outbuilding | 479 | 92.5% |
| Annex | 138 | 90.6% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 894 | 90.3% |
| New Build | 922 | 87.5% |
69 rear extension applications in Rugby 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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