Rear extensions in Gosport
847 applications since 2020. 579 approved and 26 refused. Refused: about 1 in 23 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Up to 3 m deep on a terrace or semi, 4 m on a detached house
- Up to 6 m or 8 m through the neighbour-consultation route, not on protected land
- No higher than 4 m, and eaves no higher than 3 m within 2 m of a boundary
- Together with other buildings, no more than half the garden and grounds
- Materials similar in appearance to the house
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 | 35 | 1 |
| 2025 | 84 | 64 | 3 |
| 2024 | 91 | 69 | 1 |
| 2023 | 123 | 95 | 0 |
| 2022 | 125 | 77 | 4 |
| 2021 | 205 | 136 | 6 |
| 2020 | 156 | 103 | 11 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| M W Architectural Services | 42 | 42 |
| CW Architectural Designs | 24 | 24 |
| BJH Property Services | 16 | 17 |
| Plum Architects Ltd | 16 | 17 |
| Jon Tyrrell Studio Ltd | 12 | 12 |
| SMT Building Design Services Ltd | 7 | 8 |
| Solent Design Ltd | 7 | 8 |
| PMG Building Design&Consultancy Ltd | 6 | 6 |
| Thorns Young Architectural | 6 | 6 |
| C.H Planning & Sales | 5 | 5 |