Side extensions in Bridgend
976 applications since 2019. 789 approved and 89 refused. Refused: about 1 in 10 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 | 64 | 22 | 2 |
| 2025 | 91 | 75 | 9 |
| 2024 | 84 | 67 | 11 |
| 2023 | 94 | 79 | 8 |
| 2022 | 149 | 120 | 18 |
| 2021 | 210 | 180 | 20 |
| 2020 | 157 | 134 | 11 |
| 2019 | 127 | 112 | 10 |