Front extensions and porches in Dudley
4,976 applications since 1991. 4,155 approved and 559 refused. Refused: about 1 in 8 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 | 99 | 63 | 7 |
| 2025 | 114 | 101 | 10 |
| 2024 | 121 | 101 | 13 |
| 2023 | 176 | 140 | 28 |
| 2022 | 180 | 138 | 23 |
| 2021 | 236 | 191 | 23 |
| 2020 | 194 | 160 | 23 |
| 2019 | 168 | 144 | 13 |
| 2018 | 186 | 164 | 12 |
| 2017 | 153 | 142 | 5 |
| 2016 | 225 | 200 | 16 |
| 2015 | 201 | 171 | 14 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Artec Design Consultants | 9 | 9 |
| The Design Box | 8 | 8 |
| concept architectural design ltd | 7 | 8 |
| Priest Building Design | 7 | 7 |
| TDF Design | 7 | 7 |
| Affordable Home Designs | 5 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 14,878 | 2,840 | about 1 in 6 |
| Bromsgrove Redditch | 872 | 51 | about 1 in 18 |