Rear extensions in High Peak
987 applications since 2020. 709 approved and 90 refused. Refused: about 1 in 9 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 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 | 107 | 44 | 5 |
| 2025 | 128 | 92 | 9 |
| 2024 | 108 | 86 | 8 |
| 2023 | 132 | 110 | 11 |
| 2022 | 149 | 119 | 15 |
| 2021 | 208 | 155 | 17 |
| 2020 | 155 | 103 | 25 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak District | 399 | 76 | about 1 in 6 |
| Tameside | 2,102 | 279 | about 1 in 9 |