Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 372 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Stockton-on-Tees.
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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 | Ingleby Barwick South | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Hartburn | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Norton North | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Fairfield | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Ingleby Barwick South but just 80.0% in Fairfield.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Stockton-on-Tees.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Front Extension | 20 | 100.0% |
| Wraparound Extension | 21 | 100.0% |
| Conservatory | 98 | 99.0% |
| Rear Extension | 372 | 98.7% |
| Side Extension | 147 | 98.0% |
| Garage / Parking | 435 | 96.8% |
| Extension (General) | 294 | 95.2% |
| Outbuilding | 62 | 95.2% |
| Dormer | 76 | 93.4% |
| Loft Conversion | 22 | 90.9% |
| Annex | 20 | 90.0% |
| New Build | 258 | 88.8% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 160 | 82.5% |
5 rear extension applications in Stockton-on-Tees 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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