Side extensions in Mid East Antrim
653 applications since 2016. 631 approved and 9 refused. Refused: about 1 in 71 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 | 42 | 35 | 0 |
| 2025 | 56 | 53 | 0 |
| 2024 | 43 | 42 | 1 |
| 2023 | 45 | 44 | 1 |
| 2022 | 52 | 51 | 1 |
| 2021 | 92 | 91 | 1 |
| 2020 | 74 | 73 | 0 |
| 2019 | 54 | 52 | 1 |
| 2018 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 2017 | 74 | 72 | 1 |
| 2016 | 55 | 52 | 3 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| S W Marcus Architectural Services | 8 | 8 |
| Slemish Design Studio Architects | 8 | 8 |
| Architectural Design Services | 7 | 7 |
| 9yards Architecture | 6 | 6 |
| A.C.E. Architectural Services Ltd. | 6 | 6 |
| DA Architects | 6 | 6 |
| Richard Burnside Architecture | 6 | 6 |
| A J Designs | 5 | 5 |
| Ivan McClean (Planning Advisor Ltd) | 5 | 5 |
| JWA Design | 5 | 5 |