Front extensions and porches in Gosport
285 applications since 2020. 247 approved and 12 refused. Refused: about 1 in 22 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 | 22 | 16 | 0 |
| 2025 | 31 | 27 | 2 |
| 2024 | 28 | 25 | 1 |
| 2023 | 50 | 48 | 0 |
| 2022 | 50 | 44 | 2 |
| 2021 | 55 | 48 | 1 |
| 2020 | 49 | 39 | 6 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| CW Architectural Designs | 14 | 14 |
| M W Architectural Services | 12 | 12 |
| BJH Property Services | 7 | 8 |
| PMG Building Design&Consultancy Ltd | 7 | 7 |
| Jon Tyrrell Studio Ltd | 5 | 5 |
| MTA Chartered Architects Ltd | 5 | 5 |
| Plum Architects Ltd | 5 | 5 |