Front extensions and porches in Gedling
994 applications since 2016. 847 approved and 71 refused. Refused: about 1 in 13 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 | 48 | 23 | 1 |
| 2025 | 60 | 54 | 5 |
| 2024 | 79 | 72 | 4 |
| 2023 | 75 | 68 | 6 |
| 2022 | 100 | 88 | 8 |
| 2021 | 140 | 122 | 10 |
| 2020 | 109 | 94 | 9 |
| 2019 | 82 | 52 | 12 |
| 2018 | 102 | 91 | 7 |
| 2017 | 105 | 94 | 5 |
| 2016 | 94 | 89 | 4 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| The Practical Planning Company | 11 | 12 |
| Apex Design | 8 | 8 |
| Building & Design Service | 8 | 8 |
| Rick Cobham Design Ltd | 8 | 8 |
| Design Connexions Ltd | 7 | 7 |
| SJI Designs Ltd | 6 | 10 |
| Walker Design (Nottingham) Ltd | 5 | 6 |
| njw design | 5 | 6 |
| AM2 Architects | 5 | 5 |
| Architectural Services Ltd | 5 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield | 1,056 | 65 | about 1 in 17 |
| Newark and Sherwood | 466 | 84 | about 1 in 7 |
| Nottingham | 691 | 29 | about 1 in 25 |
| Rushcliffe | 1,192 | 101 | about 1 in 13 |