Side extensions in Erewash
4,684 applications since 1984. 4,176 approved and 347 refused. Refused: about 1 in 13 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Single storey, no higher than 4 m
- No wider than half the width of the original house
- Not facing a road
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 | 65 | 42 | 4 |
| 2025 | 97 | 90 | 5 |
| 2024 | 97 | 95 | 1 |
| 2023 | 127 | 121 | 3 |
| 2022 | 174 | 167 | 4 |
| 2021 | 230 | 224 | 3 |
| 2020 | 169 | 164 | 4 |
| 2019 | 156 | 149 | 3 |
| 2018 | 162 | 158 | 2 |
| 2017 | 152 | 145 | 3 |
| 2016 | 152 | 143 | 5 |
| 2015 | 162 | 145 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broxtowe | 1,966 | 78 | about 1 in 26 |
| North West Leicestershire | 837 | 38 | about 1 in 23 |
| Rushcliffe | 1,885 | 153 | about 1 in 13 |