Rear extensions are the bread and butter of UK planning — and one of the most common reasons homeowners face a refusal. Here's what 898 real decisions tell us about rear extension outcomes in Winchester.
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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 | DENMEAD WARD | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2 | THE WORTHYS WARD | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 3 | ST BARNABAS WARD | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
A rear extension has a 100.0% approval rate in DENMEAD WARD but just 66.7% in ST BARNABAS WARD.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how rear extensions stack up against other common projects in Winchester.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 27 | 100.0% |
| Conservatory | 231 | 98.3% |
| Rear Extension | 898 | 97.8% |
| Side Extension | 525 | 97.5% |
| Front Extension | 136 | 97.1% |
| Wraparound Extension | 84 | 96.4% |
| Dormer | 336 | 96.1% |
| Loft Conversion | 220 | 95.9% |
| Extension (General) | 479 | 95.4% |
| Garage / Parking | 1,014 | 94.8% |
| Basement | 41 | 92.7% |
| Annex | 96 | 92.7% |
| Outbuilding | 366 | 92.3% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 241 | 88.0% |
| New Build | 157 | 81.5% |
20 rear extension applications in Winchester 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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