Side extensions in Forest of Dean
1,053 applications since 2016. 933 approved and 40 refused. Refused: about 1 in 24 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 | 63 | 41 | 1 |
| 2025 | 87 | 79 | 1 |
| 2024 | 100 | 91 | 5 |
| 2023 | 97 | 87 | 5 |
| 2022 | 98 | 89 | 5 |
| 2021 | 131 | 119 | 0 |
| 2020 | 81 | 74 | 5 |
| 2019 | 88 | 80 | 2 |
| 2018 | 99 | 93 | 1 |
| 2017 | 112 | 100 | 5 |
| 2016 | 97 | 80 | 10 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Hills | 3,088 | 361 | about 1 in 10 |
| Stroud | 1,037 | 109 | about 1 in 11 |