Rear extensions in Maldon
1,672 applications since 2020. 1,018 approved and 375 refused. Refused: about 1 in 4 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 | 154 | 105 | 13 |
| 2025 | 164 | 104 | 20 |
| 2024 | 196 | 141 | 21 |
| 2023 | 241 | 167 | 49 |
| 2022 | 304 | 136 | 98 |
| 2021 | 338 | 194 | 100 |
| 2020 | 275 | 171 | 74 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochford | 1,439 | 274 | about 1 in 6 |