Front extensions and porches in Dumfries
116 applications since 2020. 93 approved and 6 refused. Refused: about 1 in 17 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 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 | 33 | 25 | 3 |
| 2022 | 18 | 17 | 1 |
| 2021 | 20 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 19 | 16 | 1 |