Side extensions in High Peak
540 applications since 2020. 425 approved and 48 refused. Refused: about 1 in 10 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 | 47 | 22 | 2 |
| 2025 | 71 | 54 | 6 |
| 2024 | 57 | 51 | 3 |
| 2023 | 67 | 58 | 7 |
| 2022 | 79 | 66 | 8 |
| 2021 | 130 | 106 | 11 |
| 2020 | 89 | 68 | 11 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak District | 271 | 44 | about 1 in 7 |
| Tameside | 1,443 | 163 | about 1 in 10 |