Front extensions and porches in Calderdale
631 applications since 2020. 472 approved and 108 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 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 | 54 | 24 | 9 |
| 2025 | 55 | 42 | 8 |
| 2024 | 85 | 54 | 25 |
| 2023 | 104 | 73 | 26 |
| 2022 | 100 | 86 | 12 |
| 2021 | 117 | 102 | 10 |
| 2020 | 116 | 91 | 18 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse & Co. | 11 | 12 |
| AT Architectural Services | 8 | 11 |
| Pd Architectural Services | 6 | 7 |
| Langley Architectural | 5 | 6 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley | 53 | 17 | about 1 in 4 |
| Kirklees | 1,146 | 184 | about 1 in 7 |
| Oldham | 721 | 88 | about 1 in 9 |
| Pendle | 258 | 40 | about 1 in 7 |
| Rochdale | 820 | 223 | about 1 in 5 |
| Rossendale | 168 | 35 | about 1 in 6 |