Front extensions and porches in Middlesbrough
1,560 applications since 1995. 1,359 approved and 163 refused. Refused: about 1 in 9 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 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 | 23 | 13 | 3 |
| 2025 | 29 | 21 | 7 |
| 2024 | 28 | 14 | 13 |
| 2023 | 51 | 31 | 18 |
| 2022 | 46 | 25 | 17 |
| 2021 | 73 | 59 | 12 |
| 2020 | 50 | 37 | 11 |
| 2019 | 48 | 43 | 5 |
| 2018 | 50 | 46 | 3 |
| 2017 | 34 | 30 | 3 |
| 2016 | 45 | 44 | 1 |
| 2015 | 40 | 37 | 3 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Adapt Architectural Solutions Ltd | 11 | 12 |
| Pyramid Architectural Designs | 8 | 10 |
| Aj Riley Architects | 4 | 5 |
| Pyramid Architectural Design | 3 | 8 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redcar and Cleveland | 537 | 20 | about 1 in 28 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 709 | 33 | about 1 in 22 |