Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 2,268 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Rushcliffe.
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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 | Abbey | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Keyworth And Wolds | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 3 | Tollerton | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Abbey but just 80.0% in Tollerton.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Rushcliffe.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Conservatory | 287 | 94.4% |
| Wraparound Extension | 268 | 92.9% |
| Side Extension | 1,538 | 92.3% |
| Extension (General) | 511 | 91.6% |
| Rear Extension | 2,268 | 91.4% |
| Front Extension | 527 | 91.1% |
| Dormer | 628 | 90.9% |
| HMO | 22 | 90.9% |
| Annex | 101 | 90.1% |
| Outbuilding | 537 | 89.9% |
| Basement | 24 | 87.5% |
| Garage / Parking | 1,550 | 87.4% |
| Loft Conversion | 374 | 87.4% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 360 | 83.1% |
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 76 | 82.9% |
| New Build | 458 | 82.3% |
195 rear extension applications in Rushcliffe 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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