Porch planning permission examples — what gets approved & refused
70,181 real decisions from 305 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: August 2026
86.5%
approval rate across 70,181 decisions
That means roughly 1 in 7 porch applications are refused — often due to avoidable design issues.
70,181
Decisions
60,687
Approved
9,494
Refused
305
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
Approved
Erection of front porch, single storey rear/side extension and alterations consisting of rendering existing brickwork, replacing tile hanging and uPVC cladding to vertical red cedar cladding.
▸ Replacing an existing structure is generally viewed more favourably than building new.
Approved
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the enlargement of the roof to create first floor with velux windows, creation of new front porch and changes to fenestration following removal of existing front bay window and side elements would be lawful
Approved
Demolition of the existing front uPVC porch and side timber sunroom and construction of a single-storey front and side extension with rear terrace, together with associated landscaping and alterations to external fenestration
Approved
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission ref. 25/AP/3465 dated 28/01/2026 for 'Construction of a single-storey rear extension and reconfiguration and replacement of all existing front and rear windows'.NMA sought:The amendment seeks to amend the materials of the front elevation window frames fr
▸ Replacing an existing structure is generally viewed more favourably than building new.
Approved
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Removal of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with a flat roof and roof lantern to create an open plan kitchen/diner and porch to front
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Refused
Two-storey rear extension and creation of front porch. Replacement of existing roof including increased ridge height and rendering of existing facade
▸ Two-storey extensions face higher scrutiny due to greater neighbour impact.
Approved
Non material amendment to planning permission 25/00052/FUL for the demolition of existing conservatory, shed and porch, erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, front porch and part garage conversion. [For clarification this is an amendment to the designs of the parapet d
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
New front entrance porch, deeper first floor windows on the front elevation, landing window changed from a single window to a double window on the front elevation, new window changed to double doors on the front elevation, existing and new facing brickwork changed to render. Variation of condition 2
Approved
Conversion of existing roof space to form 2 no bedrooms including 2No gable windows
New porch to front
Approved
New front entrance porch, deeper first floor windows on the front elevation, landing window changed from a single window to a double window on the front elevation, new window changed to double doors on the front elevation, existing and new facing brickwork changed to render. Variation of condition 2
Approved
Variation of Conditions relating to application P/2021/1227: Conversion of existing hotel into two semi detached dwellings including associated landscaping, demolition & renovation works (the proposed development to which the application relates is situated within 10 metres of relevant railway land)
Approved
Lawful Development Certificate for the Proposed Erection of a Single Storey Side Extension, Two Storey Rear Extension, Porch and a Detached Outbuilding Along With Revised Driveway to the Existing Dwellinghouse
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
Approved
Application for Listed Building Consent - Removal of cement render and reinstatement of traditional line render and oak cladding. Installation of timber frame and oak cladding plinth and timber framed glass panels and entrance door to already in-situ porch. Sympathetic "like-for-like" repairs to tim
▸ Listed building applications succeed when design is sensitive to the original character.
Refused
Two storey and single storey rear extension with rear dormer, first floor side extension, 3No. Roof lights to front, single storey front extension with porch, conversion of garage to habitable room with windows to side. Internal reconfigurations and rendering to front
▸ Two-storey extensions face higher scrutiny due to greater neighbour impact.
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
Formation of pitched roof over existing porch flat roof
▸ A roof that matches the existing house signals good design to planning officers.
Approved
Demolition of the existing garage and construction of a part single-storey/part two-storey side and rear extension, construction of a front porch, the installation of replacement windows, construction a new brick front boundary wall with integrated gate, new paving to the front and rear and all asso
▸ Replacing an existing structure is generally viewed more favourably than building new.
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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
Proposed two storey rear extension following removal of single storey rear extensions. New oak framed timber porch to front of dwelling.
▸ Single-storey extensions face less scrutiny than two-storey.
23/00187/FULL
Approved
Installation of a steel planter with timber base surrounding existing pillar to the front entrance porch.
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.
Refused
Non-Material Amendment on DC/24/2752/FUL - Replace the existing west porch with a foyer that includes toilets and milling space. Create new steps suitable for ambulant disabled, up into the parish office. Create four car parking spaces of which two will be for inclusive access - Widen the door for t
15/03261/LBC
Refused
Listed building consent for porch extension to front of dwellinghouse and installation of rooflights
Approved
Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed): Erect a porch to front; external and internal alterations to existing dwelling and internal alterations to outbuilding
Approved
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for a garage conversion and erection of a front porch
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
Prior approval submission for proposed rear extension projecting 4.0 metres from the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse with a height of 3.90 metres at the eaves and a maximum height of 2.40 metres & permitted development front porch (Valid from 23.03.2026).
▸ Prior approval applications that meet the criteria are rarely refused.
Approved
Non Material Amendment - render front porch to match extension. Pursuant to CH/
▸ Matching existing materials and design helps approval chances.
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
Non-material amendment to ZA24/26204/HH to allow slight reduction in width of front porch and change of roof style.
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.
Approved
Demolish rear conservatory and side porch. Replace with rear kitchen and side ensuite/utility room
▸ Kitchen/living extensions are the most common approved type.
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
Ground floor side extension with two storey rear extension and internal works and new front porch.
▸ Two-storey extensions face higher scrutiny due to greater neighbour impact.
Refused
Retrospective amendment to planning consent TP/ED/20/0191 - two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, front porch and addition of rear dormer window
▸ Two-storey extensions face higher scrutiny due to greater neighbour impact.
Refused
Proposed single storey extension at front of existing two storey dwelling with entrance porch at
▸ Two-storey extensions face higher scrutiny due to greater neighbour impact.
Refused
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND NEW FRONT PORCH (DEMOLITION OF DETACHED GARAGE)
Refused
Erection of pair of frameless glass doors with glass arch above to south porch of Church, retaining existing metal gates
Refused
Demolition of existing entrance porch and store and replace with slightly larger extension to provide entrance hall and up to date toilets
Approved
Removal of Entrance Porch, Replacement of Harling, Installation of Additional Downpipes and Light Fittings (Retrospective)
▸ Replacing an existing structure is generally viewed more favourably than building new.
Approved
Change of use from retail unit at ground floor (Use Class E) and flat to first floor (Use Class C3) to dwelling (Use Class C3) including replacement of shopfront with door and open porch and additional windows to side and window and patio doors to rear following removal of external staircase
▸ Replacing an existing structure is generally viewed more favourably than building new.
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
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for side porch and rear conservatory
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.
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.
P2021/1376/FUL
Refused
Erection of front porch and associated canopy (following demolition of existing
Refused
Proposed single storey porch to front of dwelling, single storey extension to side of dwelling and two storey extension to rear of dwelling. Works to include wall to enclose patio area with steps leading to rear garden behind patio area with safety railings (Amended description).
▸ Two-storey extensions face higher scrutiny due to greater neighbour impact.
Refused
Proposed two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension and addition of porch within the principle elevation.
▸ Two-storey extensions face higher scrutiny due to greater neighbour impact.
Refused
Non-material amendment to planning permission P/08/0454 to re-arrange locations of guest rooms, altered access to first floor and increase in the size of the porch
Refused
construction of timber porch (revised scheme of planning approval NYM/2020/0505/FL) (part-retrospective)
Refused
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension following demolition of conservatory and erection of a larger porch canopy
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
Approved
Erection of conservatory, rear extension and front porch
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