Front extensions and porches in Kirklees
1,459 applications since 2020. 1,146 approved and 184 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 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 | 180 | 108 | 14 |
| 2025 | 171 | 137 | 17 |
| 2024 | 227 | 175 | 39 |
| 2023 | 184 | 144 | 30 |
| 2022 | 201 | 155 | 36 |
| 2021 | 282 | 240 | 32 |
| 2020 | 214 | 187 | 16 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 2,119 | 175 | about 1 in 13 |
| Calderdale | 472 | 108 | about 1 in 5 |
| Leeds | 5,287 | 1,137 | about 1 in 6 |
| Oldham | 721 | 88 | about 1 in 9 |
| Peak District | 101 | 18 | about 1 in 7 |
| Wakefield | 1,274 | 64 | about 1 in 21 |