Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 1,848 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Wakefield.
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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 | Ackworth, North Elmsall And Upton | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Wrenthorpe And Outwood West | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Wakefield South | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in Ackworth, North Elmsall And Upton but just 80.0% in Wakefield South.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Wakefield.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Wraparound Extension | 176 | 97.7% |
| Conservatory | 365 | 97.5% |
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 66 | 97.0% |
| Rear Extension | 1,848 | 96.5% |
| Loft Conversion | 253 | 95.7% |
| Side Extension | 1,167 | 95.3% |
| Front Extension | 274 | 95.3% |
| Extension (General) | 2,786 | 95.1% |
| Basement | 62 | 93.5% |
| Annex | 126 | 92.9% |
| Garage / Parking | 2,246 | 91.8% |
| Dormer | 684 | 91.1% |
| Flat Conversion | 28 | 89.3% |
| Outbuilding | 562 | 87.7% |
| New Build | 517 | 87.6% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 909 | 86.7% |
| HMO | 78 | 69.2% |
65 rear extension applications in Wakefield 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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