Front extensions and porches in Mansfield
510 applications since 2016. 461 approved and 27 refused. Refused: about 1 in 18 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Planning permission
An extension beyond the front of the house facing a road is never permitted development. Only a small porch is.
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 | 27 | 22 | 0 |
| 2025 | 49 | 46 | 1 |
| 2024 | 35 | 31 | 3 |
| 2023 | 45 | 44 | 1 |
| 2022 | 45 | 42 | 2 |
| 2021 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| 2020 | 53 | 50 | 2 |
| 2019 | 45 | 43 | 2 |
| 2018 | 53 | 42 | 8 |
| 2017 | 42 | 34 | 4 |
| 2016 | 53 | 44 | 4 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| David P Formon Building Design Consultancy Ltd | 12 | 12 |
| Design Living Space | 8 | 9 |
| SJI Designs Ltd | 7 | 7 |
| DK Plans Architectural Services | 6 | 6 |
| njw design | 4 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield | 1,056 | 65 | about 1 in 17 |
| Newark and Sherwood | 466 | 84 | about 1 in 7 |