Side extensions in Malvern Hills
3,748 applications since 1977. 3,088 approved and 361 refused. Refused: about 1 in 10 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 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 | 86 | 58 | 8 |
| 2025 | 117 | 97 | 9 |
| 2024 | 110 | 81 | 14 |
| 2023 | 118 | 100 | 10 |
| 2022 | 115 | 99 | 9 |
| 2021 | 143 | 126 | 6 |
| 2020 | 120 | 106 | 7 |
| 2019 | 114 | 87 | 17 |
| 2018 | 125 | 102 | 10 |
| 2017 | 138 | 111 | 14 |
| 2016 | 119 | 107 | 2 |
| 2015 | 117 | 109 | 6 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest of Dean | 933 | 40 | about 1 in 24 |
| Worcester | 533 | 29 | about 1 in 19 |
| Wychavon | 953 | 37 | about 1 in 27 |
| Wyre Forest | 670 | 52 | about 1 in 14 |