Planning permission examples — what gets approved & refused across the UK
1,441,705 real planning decisions across 16 project types, from 266+ UK councils. See what gets approved, what gets refused, and why — before you apply.
Last updated: March 2026
⚠️ National data is useful — but your council might be stricter. See what actually gets approved near your home →
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Rear Extensions
370,451 decisions from 258 councils · 82.1% approved
Loft Conversions
184,775 decisions from 255 councils · 81.0% approved
Side Extensions
174,599 decisions from 249 councils · 83.8% approved
Two-Storey Extensions
82,665 decisions from 253 councils · 79.6% approved
Front Extensions
8,516 decisions from 213 councils · 83.7% approved
Change of Use Applications
130,556 decisions from 266 councils · 79.1% approved
Garages and Carports
159,082 decisions from 263 councils · 84.3% approved
Garden Buildings
66,568 decisions from 258 councils · 81.9% approved
Conservatories
51,821 decisions from 247 councils · 89.7% approved
Porches
55,865 decisions from 246 councils · 85.9% approved
Solar Panel Installations
16,352 decisions from 248 councils · 86.9% approved
Fences and Walls
75,155 decisions from 266 councils · 86.5% approved
Dropped Kerbs
27,447 decisions from 247 councils · 80.0% approved
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
16,884 decisions from 214 councils · 64.3% approved
Annexes
16,552 decisions from 246 councils · 80.9% approved
Flat Conversions
4,417 decisions from 198 councils · 73.6% approved
Before you brief an architect — check your area
The national approval rate means nothing if your council refuses 1 in 3. See what actually gets approved and refused near your property first.
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