Rear extensions in Cannock Chase
3,576 applications since 1987. 3,322 approved and 141 refused. Refused: about 1 in 25 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Up to 3 m deep on a terrace or semi, 4 m on a detached house
- Up to 6 m or 8 m through the neighbour-consultation route, not on protected land
- No higher than 4 m, and eaves no higher than 3 m within 2 m of a boundary
- Together with other buildings, no more than half the garden and grounds
- Materials similar in appearance to the house
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 | 67 | 46 | 2 |
| 2025 | 74 | 68 | 6 |
| 2024 | 70 | 63 | 6 |
| 2023 | 77 | 71 | 2 |
| 2022 | 119 | 110 | 6 |
| 2021 | 145 | 136 | 6 |
| 2020 | 120 | 113 | 4 |
| 2019 | 117 | 108 | 4 |
| 2018 | 110 | 104 | 3 |
| 2017 | 116 | 110 | 4 |
| 2016 | 114 | 113 | 1 |
| 2015 | 102 | 97 | 0 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| J Mason Associates Ltd | 24 | 26 |
| John Reynolds And Associates Ltd | 21 | 21 |
| Stephen Capper Design & Planning | 8 | 8 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield | 2,497 | 177 | about 1 in 15 |
| South Staffordshire | 1,521 | 95 | about 1 in 17 |
| Stafford | 1,070 | 149 | about 1 in 8 |
| Walsall | 2,870 | 630 | about 1 in 6 |