Side extensions in Barking and Dagenham
361 applications since 2025. 165 approved and 128 refused. Refused: about 1 in 2 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Single storey, no higher than 4 m
- No wider than half the width of the original house
- Not facing a road
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 | 143 | 56 | 41 |
| 2025 | 218 | 109 | 87 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley | 4,335 | 753 | about 1 in 7 |
| Greenwich | 1,546 | 1,000 | about 1 in 3 |
| Havering | 11,293 | 2,227 | about 1 in 6 |
| Newham | 1,984 | 528 | about 1 in 5 |
| Redbridge | 2,906 | 863 | about 1 in 4 |