Porch planning permission examples — what gets approved & refused
55,865 real decisions from 246 UK councils. See what actually gets approved, what gets refused, and why — so you don’t waste thousands on drawings for something your council will reject.
Last updated: March 2026
85.9%
approval rate across 55,865 decisions
That means roughly 1 in 7 porch applications are refused — often due to avoidable design issues.
55,865
Decisions
47,978
Approved
7,887
Refused
246
Councils
Porches are typically small-scale additions that enjoy very high approval rates. Many qualify as permitted development, so applications are usually for those in conservation areas or near highways.
What these results show
• Porches under 3 sqm with a height under 3m and more than 2m from a highway are usually permitted development.
• Applications are almost always for porches in conservation areas, near roads, or on listed buildings.
• Refusals are rare but typically cite impact on the street scene or conflict with the character of a conservation area.
• Porches are a low-risk application — if you need permission, you’re very likely to get it.
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Real porch decisions
Real examples showing what works — and what gets refused. Use the filters to compare approved and refused applications.
Approved
Non Material amendment to planning permission 20240692 to alter entrance porch - cover created with flat roof, entrance door and side screen installed -1200mm wide in total, entrance - half height screen replaced with full height screen, home study - side window removed and door/screen replaced with
16/00049/FUL
Approved
Demolish existing flat roofed single storey side extension and replace with single storey kitchen diner and new front entrance porch.
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Full: Erection of a single storey rear extension, front porch and widening of existing ground floor bay window.
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Removal of existing conservatory/side extension and erection of new single storey rear extension with a front porch includingalterations to front bay window and internal floor layout. Also external of property to be rendered alongside a new permeable block paved driveway- part retrospective
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of rear single storey flat roofed extension and enclosure of existing open porch area with glazed front door and side window, together with changes to fenestration (part retrospective).
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of rear single storey flat roofed extension and enclosure of existing open porch area with glazed front door and side window, together with changes to fenestration (part retrospective).
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Refused
NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO PLANNING CONSENT 19/01662/F: Construction of new porch, modifications to windows and doors, reconstruct ground floor bathroom with more appropriately pitched roof above, modifications to existing garage
Approved
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed): rear double-storey extension, replacement single storey rear extension (single storey with eaves below 3m within 2m of boundary), single storey side extension and replacement porch
▸ Replacing an existing structure is generally viewed more favourably than building new.
Approved
Partial replacement of roof covering to the ground floor pitched roofs with zinc sheeting, replacement of entrance porch, and associated works
▸ Replacing an existing structure is generally viewed more favourably than building new.
Approved
Householder Application - Erection of a Single storey ground floor rear extension. Front extension to the existing outhouse. A new roof to the existing rear extension. Upgrades to the front porch including new insulation and windows.
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Erection of a single-storey front porch, a single-storey rear extension, and a single storey detached garage to rear following demolition of existing garage, and widening of front vehicle access.
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT (S192) FOR A PROPOSED NEW PITCHED ROOF OVER EXISTING GARAGE AND PORCH
▸ A roof that matches the existing house signals good design to planning officers.
Approved
Demolition of garage. Erection of a single storey side and front extension with 3 roof lights. Replacement of porch roof with pitched roof.
▸ Replacing an existing structure is generally viewed more favourably than building new.
Approved
Alterations to existing house including new loft conversion, replacement windows and doors, new porch, new roof lights, external rendering, removal of chimney
▸ Replacing an existing structure is generally viewed more favourably than building new.
Approved
Single storey flat roof side extension to create porch area. Approved under H23-0044-24. Amendment to remove 4 windows from proposed side extension and upgrade composite cladding to be fire resistant
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Consultation from Woking Borough Council for a Section 73 application for variation of condition 03 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: PLAN/2022/0873 dated 27.02.2023 (proposed single storey side extension with an open front porch, alteration to fenestration and the insertion of rooflights
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Refused
Conversion of existing detached double garage into single-storey annexe, including addition of front porch canopy and alterations to fenestration
Approved
Erection of a single storey side extension, re-cladding/roofing of existing box dormer addition of porch and remodelling of rear bay, Byways, North Bovey.
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Proposed installation of a ladder access and fall arrest system in the Tower, opening up of the south porch entrance with associated external works, addition of ceiling over existing office space, addition of shower room as well as general repair works.
▸ Listed building applications succeed when design is sensitive to the original character.
Approved
Variation of Condition 2 (Specified Plans) attached to planning permission 137045/FO/2023 to show insulated UPVC porches instead of open un insulated brick porches
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Approved
Non-material Admendment: To use blockwork and painted render for porch and side extension and side extension to have hipped rather than gable roof for application 19/01589/FUL
24/00930FULL
Approved
2no single storey extensions; porch; removal of window; render (demolition of ex
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Non material amendment to planning permission 21/02175/PP (Alterations to include; erection of single storey front extension, single storey rear extension and detached garage and formation of first floor balcony) Alter porch to match house details and eaves, lower kitchen window cill by 150mm and ch
▸ Matching existing materials and design helps approval chances.
23/00187/FULL
Approved
Installation of a steel planter with timber base surrounding existing pillar to the front entrance porch.
Approved
Replacement roof covering to existing porch extension - completion of development for approved 22/00664/FULL
▸ Replacing an existing structure is generally viewed more favourably than building new.
23/00207/NMA
Approved
Non-material amendment sought to planning permission ref 20/00273/FUL for change from a pitched roof to a sloped roof to replacement porch.
▸ Replacing an existing structure is generally viewed more favourably than building new.
Approved
Listed building consent to downtake existing porch and rebuild like for like replacement at
▸ Listed building applications succeed when design is sensitive to the original character.
10/01577/LBC
Approved
Alterations to house, demolition of existing and erection of new rear extension and erection of front porch (Listed Building Consent)
▸ Listed building applications succeed when design is sensitive to the original character.
Approved
Extend existing dormers to front and rear to form habitable accommodation in the loftspace, convert garage to habitable accommodation, install Juliet balcony to rear, relocate PV panels to dormer roofs, extend porch roof, alter elevations
▸ Rear dormers are far more likely to be approved than front-facing ones.
15/03261/LBC
Refused
Listed building consent for porch extension to front of dwellinghouse and installation of rooflights
Refused
Two storey rear extension with addition to the rear part of the roof, extension of entrance porch, alterations to front elevation (lawful development certificate - proposed)
▸ Two-storey extensions face higher scrutiny due to greater neighbour impact.
Approved
Single storey front extension to form larger enclosed entrance porch.
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing porch
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
16/0098/FULOPDC
Approved
Change of use of existing general industrial floorspace (Class B2 use) on ground floor to office (Class B1a use) floorspace, construction of extensions comprising infill extension at ground to third floor levels, new mezzanine levels, front entrance porch, cycle store, bin store and 4no. plant enclo
Approved
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 2023/0396 including amendment to the bungalow house type to change window arrangement, amendment to include additional garage drawings, and amendment to house type 1300 V10 to change position of window and porch
Approved
Non-material amendment to planning permission no. 24/00715/HOU to allow alterations to the single storey front porch comprising a window in the side elevation.
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Construct second floor to form a two storey dwelling, single storey rear extension, porch to side with access ramp and alter elevations (amended proposal) - Consultation
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Prior notification of a change of use from carpet storage to 1 no. dwelling (Class C3) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) to include demolistion of existing extension and erection of single storey extension to form porch and installation of window to no
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
2025/0196
Approved
Lawful development certificate for proposed development of two storey rear extension and front entrance porch to dwelling
▸ Two-storey approvals often involve setbacks from boundaries and matching materials.
Refused
Demolition of side extension and rear extensions and construction of single storey side extension, part two-storey, part single storey rear extension, new front porch, new and replacement windows and dormers.
▸ Two-storey extensions face higher scrutiny due to greater neighbour impact.
Refused
Rear lean-to extension, front porch and part garage conversion infill
Refused
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND NEW FRONT PORCH (DEMOLITION OF DETACHED GARAGE)
Refused
Proposed lawful development certificate for the demolition of existing porch and erection of replacement, erection of a single storey rear extension and construction of a rear dormer extension
Refused
Erection of pair of frameless glass doors with glass arch above to south porch of Church, retaining existing metal gates
2017/168/CLUP
Refused
Demolition of existing entrance porch and store and replace with slightly larger extension to provide entrance hall and up to date toilets
Approved
ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE AND DETACHED GARAGE GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION UNDER 18/1524/FUL (NON MATERIAL VARIATION REQUEST FOR REDUCTION IN FINISHED FLOOR LEVEL, AMENDMENT TO EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS, PORCH, FENESTRATION, EAVES AND VERGE DETAILS, EXTERNAL FINISHES AND GARAGE POSITION AND SIZE AND ADDITI
Approved
Eucalyptus - Lowest limb is conflicting with the entrance porch structure - reduce lowest limb back to a suitable growth point to prevent damage to the structure
Approved
CONSTRUCTION OF THREE STOREY EXTENSION TO FACILITATE INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO PROVIDE A NEW LIFT, CONSTRUCTION OF 2 NO. SINGLE STOREY ENTRANCE PORCHES
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
20/02897/PDVLR
Approved
Prior Notification for Residential Extension: demolition of the side porch and proposed ground floor rear extension (Part 1 Class A)
Refused
Proposed two storey side and rear projecting extension, single storey rear extension and front porch
▸ Two-storey extensions face higher scrutiny due to greater neighbour impact.
Refused
Non-material amendment attached to planning application 15/02005/FUL- for a new porch to replace the front window and replace the door with a side window
P2021/1376/FUL
Refused
Erection of front porch and associated canopy (following demolition of existing
Refused
construction of timber porch (revised scheme of planning approval NYM/2020/0505/FL) (part-retrospective)
Refused
Extensions to dwellinghouse, erection of porch and formation of raised decking
Refused
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension following demolition of conservatory and erection of a larger porch canopy
07/00805/FUL
Refused
Erection of a part two-storey part single storey side and rear extension and front porch (Resubmission)
▸ Two-storey extensions face higher scrutiny due to greater neighbour impact.
Refused
Change of use from a pub (sui generis) to a dwelling (C3), removal of front porch, installation of front garage door, and replacement windows to side elevation (retrospective).
Approved
Two storey rear extension and new front porch
▸ Two-storey approvals often involve setbacks from boundaries and matching materials.
21/01821/FUL
Approved
Single storey rear extension and front porch
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Construction of Entrance Porch and Access Ramp
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