Rear extensions in Leeds
15,828 applications since 2020. 11,873 approved and 1,829 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 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 | 1,560 | 955 | 216 |
| 2025 | 1,948 | 1,473 | 278 |
| 2024 | 1,931 | 1,442 | 270 |
| 2023 | 1,932 | 1,459 | 237 |
| 2022 | 2,492 | 1,908 | 299 |
| 2021 | 3,373 | 2,593 | 315 |
| 2020 | 2,592 | 2,043 | 214 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirklees | 3,192 | 515 | about 1 in 7 |
| Wakefield | 3,006 | 105 | about 1 in 30 |