Front extensions and porches in Elmbridge
6,032 applications since 2016. 4,448 approved and 1,099 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 | 392 | 225 | 57 |
| 2025 | 391 | 279 | 100 |
| 2024 | 471 | 374 | 85 |
| 2023 | 468 | 350 | 96 |
| 2022 | 557 | 408 | 131 |
| 2021 | 664 | 517 | 107 |
| 2020 | 529 | 403 | 86 |
| 2019 | 572 | 428 | 87 |
| 2018 | 654 | 490 | 88 |
| 2017 | 654 | 487 | 113 |
| 2016 | 680 | 487 | 149 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford | 1,453 | 318 | about 1 in 6 |
| Kingston | 3,333 | 964 | about 1 in 4 |
| Mole Valley | 5,523 | 652 | about 1 in 9 |
| Richmond | 1,923 | 430 | about 1 in 5 |
| Runnymede | 810 | 110 | about 1 in 8 |
| Spelthorne | 830 | 151 | about 1 in 6 |
| Woking | 1,436 | 281 | about 1 in 6 |