Front extensions and porches in Castle Point
1,459 applications since 2016. 1,130 approved and 313 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 | 70 | 51 | 10 |
| 2025 | 76 | 60 | 16 |
| 2024 | 70 | 53 | 17 |
| 2023 | 127 | 101 | 26 |
| 2022 | 153 | 122 | 31 |
| 2021 | 181 | 136 | 45 |
| 2020 | 144 | 109 | 35 |
| 2019 | 146 | 122 | 24 |
| 2018 | 167 | 118 | 45 |
| 2017 | 168 | 130 | 37 |
| 2016 | 157 | 128 | 27 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon | 1,641 | 401 | about 1 in 5 |
| Medway | 1,322 | 112 | about 1 in 13 |
| Rochford | 622 | 138 | about 1 in 6 |
| Southend | 0 | 0 | none |
| Thurrock | 741 | 215 | about 1 in 4 |