Planning permission examples — what gets approved & refused across the UK
1,607,674 real planning decisions across 16 project types, from 321+ UK councils. See what gets approved, what gets refused, and why — before you apply.
Last updated: August 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
378,803 decisions from 314 councils · 83.3% approved
Loft Conversions
174,770 decisions from 312 councils · 80.8% approved
Side Extensions
192,303 decisions from 305 councils · 84.6% approved
Two-Storey Extensions
96,527 decisions from 311 councils · 80.2% approved
Front Extensions
10,866 decisions from 269 councils · 84.4% approved
Change of Use Applications
151,903 decisions from 321 councils · 78.2% approved
Garages and Carports
214,673 decisions from 316 councils · 84.5% approved
Garden Buildings
75,807 decisions from 316 councils · 82.6% approved
Conservatories
64,947 decisions from 306 councils · 89.7% approved
Porches
70,181 decisions from 305 councils · 86.5% approved
Solar Panel Installations
19,169 decisions from 313 councils · 87.3% approved
Fences and Walls
87,395 decisions from 319 councils · 86.0% approved
Dropped Kerbs
26,612 decisions from 310 councils · 78.1% approved
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
15,720 decisions from 274 councils · 65.2% approved
Annexes
23,840 decisions from 311 councils · 81.2% approved
Flat Conversions
4,158 decisions from 266 councils · 73.6% approved
Before you brief an architect — check your area
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