Front extensions and porches in Fenland
1,310 applications since 2004. 1,139 approved and 110 refused. Refused: about 1 in 11 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 | 39 | 27 | 5 |
| 2025 | 59 | 54 | 5 |
| 2024 | 43 | 41 | 2 |
| 2023 | 61 | 56 | 4 |
| 2022 | 77 | 68 | 5 |
| 2021 | 92 | 86 | 0 |
| 2020 | 61 | 55 | 5 |
| 2019 | 76 | 67 | 4 |
| 2018 | 88 | 72 | 11 |
| 2017 | 74 | 63 | 8 |
| 2016 | 73 | 60 | 10 |
| 2015 | 67 | 59 | 4 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Humphrey Associates Ltd | 37 | 39 |
| Swann Edwards Architecture Limited | 19 | 19 |
| Taylor Planning And Building Consultants | 16 | 17 |
| Gowler Architectural | 12 | 12 |
| Anglia Building Consultants | 9 | 9 |
| Taylor Planning And Building | 8 | 9 |
| Fendraw Design | 8 | 8 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cambridgeshire | 1,407 | 118 | about 1 in 13 |
| Huntingdonshire | 2,059 | 102 | about 1 in 21 |
| Kings Lynn | 1,123 | 44 | about 1 in 27 |
| Peterborough | 430 | 43 | about 1 in 11 |
| South Holland | 136 | 12 | about 1 in 12 |