Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 1,075 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Swindon.
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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 | Old Town | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Wroughton And Wichelstowe | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Chiseldon And Lawn | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Penhill And Upper Stratton | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Rodbourne Cheney | 14 | 13 | 92.9% |
| 6 | Gorse Hill & Pinehurst | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| 7 | Covingham And Dorcan | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| 8 | Eastcott | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Old Town but just 85.7% in Eastcott.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Swindon.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Wraparound Extension | 52 | 96.2% |
| Conservatory | 221 | 95.9% |
| Outbuilding | 60 | 93.3% |
| Rear Extension | 1,075 | 93.0% |
| Extension (General) | 96 | 92.7% |
| Side Extension | 436 | 92.4% |
| Garage / Parking | 347 | 91.4% |
| Front Extension | 105 | 88.6% |
| New Build | 217 | 88.5% |
| Dormer | 143 | 87.4% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 83 | 83.1% |
75 rear extension applications in Swindon 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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