Planning permission examples — what gets approved & refused across the UK
1,460,113 real planning decisions across 16 project types, from 325+ UK councils. See what gets approved, what gets refused, and why — before you apply.
Last updated: June 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
346,831 decisions from 314 councils · 83.7% approved
Loft Conversions
158,576 decisions from 313 councils · 81.6% approved
Side Extensions
172,730 decisions from 304 councils · 85.3% approved
Two-Storey Extensions
88,195 decisions from 313 councils · 80.9% approved
Front Extensions
9,741 decisions from 263 councils · 84.7% approved
Change of Use Applications
140,729 decisions from 325 councils · 79.2% approved
Garages and Carports
189,888 decisions from 319 councils · 86.0% approved
Garden Buildings
69,231 decisions from 314 councils · 83.5% approved
Conservatories
58,311 decisions from 301 councils · 90.7% approved
Porches
62,935 decisions from 303 councils · 87.3% approved
Solar Panel Installations
17,368 decisions from 310 councils · 88.0% approved
Fences and Walls
80,783 decisions from 323 councils · 87.0% approved
Dropped Kerbs
24,308 decisions from 307 councils · 79.7% approved
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
14,974 decisions from 271 councils · 65.3% approved
Annexes
21,635 decisions from 308 councils · 82.5% approved
Flat Conversions
3,878 decisions from 261 councils · 73.8% 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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