Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 261 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in South Staffordshire.
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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 | Codsall | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Pattingham, Trysull, Bobb & L Penn | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Brewood, Coven & Blymhill | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Codsall but just 83.3% in Brewood, Coven & Blymhill.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in South Staffordshire.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Wraparound Extension | 31 | 93.5% |
| Rear Extension | 261 | 91.6% |
| Side Extension | 161 | 91.3% |
| Front Extension | 42 | 88.1% |
| Extension (General) | 117 | 88.0% |
| Conservatory | 20 | 85.0% |
| Dormer | 39 | 84.6% |
| Loft Conversion | 32 | 84.4% |
| Garage / Parking | 207 | 82.1% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 58 | 75.9% |
| Outbuilding | 73 | 75.3% |
| New Build | 46 | 71.7% |
| Annex | 20 | 70.0% |
22 rear extension applications in South Staffordshire 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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