Side extensions in Cannock Chase
2,760 applications since 1987. 2,507 approved and 171 refused. Refused: about 1 in 16 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 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 | 45 | 26 | 3 |
| 2025 | 44 | 42 | 2 |
| 2024 | 37 | 34 | 3 |
| 2023 | 49 | 43 | 3 |
| 2022 | 75 | 67 | 7 |
| 2021 | 96 | 91 | 5 |
| 2020 | 85 | 79 | 5 |
| 2019 | 85 | 77 | 4 |
| 2018 | 86 | 81 | 2 |
| 2017 | 70 | 66 | 3 |
| 2016 | 97 | 94 | 3 |
| 2015 | 70 | 66 | 2 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| J Mason Associates Ltd | 26 | 29 |
| John Reynolds And Associates Ltd | 12 | 12 |
| Stephen Capper Design & Planning | 9 | 10 |
| Dove Architectural Design Ltd | 6 | 6 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield | 1,786 | 163 | about 1 in 12 |
| Stafford | 822 | 102 | about 1 in 9 |
| Walsall | 1,775 | 182 | about 1 in 11 |