Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 1,146 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Tameside.
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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 | Droylsden West | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Denton West | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Ashton-Under-Lyne Waterloo | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 4 | Droylsden East | 8 | 6 | 75.0% |
| 5 | Hyde Werneth | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Droylsden West but just 66.7% in Hyde Werneth.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Tameside.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Conservatory | 128 | 94.5% |
| Wraparound Extension | 137 | 90.5% |
| Outbuilding | 99 | 88.9% |
| Garage / Parking | 462 | 88.5% |
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 25 | 88.0% |
| Side Extension | 741 | 87.7% |
| Front Extension | 130 | 86.2% |
| Rear Extension | 1,146 | 85.6% |
| New Build | 123 | 84.6% |
| Loft Conversion | 123 | 84.6% |
| Dormer | 226 | 82.3% |
| Extension (General) | 274 | 81.8% |
| Flat Conversion | 25 | 80.0% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 272 | 76.1% |
| HMO | 79 | 64.6% |
165 rear extension applications in Tameside 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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