Side extensions in Lake District
809 applications since 1974. 691 approved and 54 refused. Refused: about 1 in 14 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 | 18 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 40 | 35 | 3 |
| 2024 | 37 | 29 | 3 |
| 2023 | 40 | 32 | 3 |
| 2022 | 46 | 43 | 2 |
| 2021 | 43 | 36 | 4 |
| 2020 | 47 | 40 | 2 |
| 2019 | 37 | 30 | 3 |
| 2018 | 33 | 28 | 0 |
| 2017 | 28 | 26 | 0 |
| 2016 | 33 | 31 | 1 |
| 2015 | 23 | 19 | 2 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerdale | 1,164 | 41 | about 1 in 29 |
| Westmorland and Furness | 1 | 0 | none |