Front extensions and porches in Bath
3,727 applications since 1996. 2,882 approved and 296 refused. Refused: about 1 in 11 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 | 135 | 60 | 0 |
| 2025 | 148 | 120 | 2 |
| 2024 | 140 | 104 | 10 |
| 2023 | 147 | 115 | 6 |
| 2022 | 174 | 136 | 5 |
| 2021 | 172 | 146 | 6 |
| 2020 | 154 | 129 | 6 |
| 2019 | 137 | 114 | 3 |
| 2018 | 165 | 129 | 9 |
| 2017 | 188 | 146 | 10 |
| 2016 | 166 | 131 | 6 |
| 2015 | 156 | 121 | 7 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset | 1,273 | 105 | about 1 in 13 |
| Wiltshire | 0 | 0 | none |