Side extensions in Exeter
2,930 applications since 1985. 2,313 approved and 414 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 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 | 58 | 36 | 11 |
| 2025 | 89 | 66 | 17 |
| 2024 | 87 | 64 | 21 |
| 2023 | 79 | 58 | 16 |
| 2022 | 124 | 99 | 17 |
| 2021 | 132 | 107 | 12 |
| 2020 | 84 | 73 | 10 |
| 2019 | 73 | 61 | 7 |
| 2018 | 104 | 97 | 3 |
| 2017 | 92 | 83 | 3 |
| 2016 | 93 | 89 | 1 |
| 2015 | 92 | 81 | 2 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| New Space Architecture Limited | 24 | 29 |
| Woods Design Services | 12 | 14 |
| Maria Escribano Architects ltd | 9 | 10 |
| Fairview Architecture Ltd | 8 | 8 |
| ARP Architects | 6 | 6 |
| TFQ Architects | 6 | 6 |
| MJM Architecture | 5 | 6 |
| Vinnarry Property Design Ltd | 5 | 6 |
| Base Planning Consultants | 5 | 5 |
| Harriet Ziegler Architects | 5 | 5 |