Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 891 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Rushmoor.
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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 | Rowhill | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Cove And Southwood | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Knellwood | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Fernhill | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Manor Park | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 6 | St Mark's | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Rowhill but just 83.3% in St Mark's.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Rushmoor.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 25 | 100.0% |
| Front Extension | 197 | 98.5% |
| Wraparound Extension | 137 | 98.5% |
| Conservatory | 133 | 97.7% |
| Rear Extension | 891 | 97.3% |
| Side Extension | 509 | 96.9% |
| Extension (General) | 128 | 96.9% |
| Annex | 31 | 96.8% |
| Outbuilding | 159 | 95.6% |
| Dormer | 131 | 95.4% |
| Loft Conversion | 68 | 94.1% |
| Garage / Parking | 621 | 93.1% |
| New Build | 183 | 90.2% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 183 | 88.5% |
| HMO | 29 | 82.8% |
24 rear extension applications in Rushmoor 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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