Front extensions and porches in Charnwood
5,888 applications since 1996. 4,978 approved and 441 refused. Refused: about 1 in 12 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 | 118 | 71 | 4 |
| 2025 | 194 | 137 | 24 |
| 2024 | 183 | 117 | 22 |
| 2023 | 207 | 146 | 26 |
| 2022 | 250 | 197 | 17 |
| 2021 | 262 | 226 | 18 |
| 2020 | 229 | 179 | 30 |
| 2019 | 226 | 197 | 17 |
| 2018 | 192 | 169 | 13 |
| 2017 | 182 | 168 | 7 |
| 2016 | 192 | 172 | 8 |
| 2015 | 148 | 131 | 11 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby | 640 | 14 | about 1 in 47 |
| Hinckley and Bosworth | 1,720 | 73 | about 1 in 25 |
| Leicester | 2,449 | 1,106 | about 1 in 3 |
| North West Leicestershire | 494 | 15 | about 1 in 34 |
| Rushcliffe | 1,192 | 101 | about 1 in 13 |