Front extensions and porches in Ards and North Down
785 applications since 2016. 764 approved and 7 refused. Refused: about 1 in 110 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Planning permission
An extension beyond the front of the house facing a road is never permitted development. Only a small porch is.
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52 | 47 | 1 |
| 2025 | 68 | 66 | 0 |
| 2024 | 67 | 66 | 0 |
| 2023 | 75 | 73 | 1 |
| 2022 | 67 | 66 | 0 |
| 2021 | 98 | 97 | 0 |
| 2020 | 83 | 80 | 1 |
| 2019 | 74 | 71 | 2 |
| 2018 | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| 2017 | 68 | 67 | 0 |
| 2016 | 58 | 56 | 2 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| BGA Architects Ltd | 14 | 14 |
| Reality Architects | 14 | 14 |
| Studio Lowry Architecture | 11 | 11 |
| Alistair Scott Design | 8 | 8 |
| Architectural Design Partnership | 8 | 8 |
| Dickson Architectural Services | 7 | 7 |
| Gary McKee Architecture | 6 | 6 |
| Waters Edge Architects Ltd | 6 | 6 |
| robert gilmour architects | 6 | 6 |
| Claire Whyte Architect | 5 | 5 |