Planning permission examples — what gets approved & refused across the UK
1,491,481 real planning decisions across 16 project types, from 280+ UK councils. See what gets approved, what gets refused, and why — before you apply.
Last updated: May 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
379,286 decisions from 272 councils · 82.4% approved
Loft Conversions
189,226 decisions from 271 councils · 81.2% approved
Side Extensions
179,398 decisions from 265 councils · 84.1% approved
Two-Storey Extensions
85,146 decisions from 270 councils · 79.8% approved
Front Extensions
8,820 decisions from 225 councils · 84.1% approved
Change of Use Applications
136,226 decisions from 280 councils · 79.0% approved
Garages and Carports
166,560 decisions from 278 councils · 84.6% approved
Garden Buildings
69,483 decisions from 273 councils · 82.3% approved
Conservatories
54,576 decisions from 263 councils · 89.9% approved
Porches
58,310 decisions from 262 councils · 86.2% approved
Solar Panel Installations
17,269 decisions from 265 councils · 87.2% approved
Fences and Walls
79,381 decisions from 280 councils · 86.7% approved
Dropped Kerbs
28,427 decisions from 262 councils · 80.1% approved
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
17,057 decisions from 227 councils · 64.6% approved
Annexes
17,744 decisions from 262 councils · 81.5% approved
Flat Conversions
4,572 decisions from 213 councils · 74.0% approved
Before you brief an architect — check your area
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