Side extensions in Leeds
11,155 applications since 2020. 8,906 approved and 1,533 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 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 | 1,064 | 711 | 159 |
| 2025 | 1,478 | 1,189 | 241 |
| 2024 | 1,426 | 1,126 | 228 |
| 2023 | 1,354 | 1,077 | 206 |
| 2022 | 1,802 | 1,469 | 253 |
| 2021 | 2,320 | 1,889 | 271 |
| 2020 | 1,711 | 1,445 | 175 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirklees | 2,096 | 289 | about 1 in 8 |
| Wakefield | 2,202 | 92 | about 1 in 25 |