Side extensions in Broxbourne
4,512 applications since 2001. 3,451 approved and 729 refused. Refused: about 1 in 6 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 | 87 | 43 | 4 |
| 2025 | 127 | 103 | 10 |
| 2024 | 126 | 94 | 17 |
| 2023 | 123 | 94 | 25 |
| 2022 | 170 | 141 | 18 |
| 2021 | 202 | 174 | 20 |
| 2020 | 171 | 141 | 25 |
| 2019 | 165 | 132 | 22 |
| 2018 | 162 | 136 | 21 |
| 2017 | 210 | 162 | 37 |
| 2016 | 212 | 167 | 37 |
| 2015 | 193 | 136 | 42 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hertfordshire | 2,197 | 712 | about 1 in 4 |
| Enfield | 4,268 | 1,327 | about 1 in 4 |
| Epping Forest | 0 | 0 | none |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 1,481 | 440 | about 1 in 4 |