Rear extensions in Malvern Hills
4,789 applications since 1976. 3,975 approved and 397 refused. Refused: about 1 in 11 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 | 124 | 68 | 14 |
| 2025 | 181 | 139 | 22 |
| 2024 | 122 | 89 | 15 |
| 2023 | 144 | 115 | 9 |
| 2022 | 153 | 126 | 9 |
| 2021 | 186 | 157 | 7 |
| 2020 | 155 | 128 | 11 |
| 2019 | 125 | 94 | 15 |
| 2018 | 160 | 120 | 17 |
| 2017 | 181 | 151 | 10 |
| 2016 | 145 | 126 | 8 |
| 2015 | 159 | 145 | 7 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest of Dean | 1,278 | 54 | about 1 in 25 |
| Worcester | 956 | 46 | about 1 in 22 |
| Wychavon | 1,584 | 76 | about 1 in 22 |
| Wyre Forest | 1,084 | 61 | about 1 in 19 |