Rear extensions in North Ayrshire
733 applications since 2020. 607 approved and 7 refused. Refused: about 1 in 88 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 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 | 65 | 45 | 0 |
| 2025 | 86 | 67 | 3 |
| 2024 | 99 | 82 | 0 |
| 2023 | 96 | 80 | 2 |
| 2022 | 108 | 91 | 0 |
| 2021 | 155 | 137 | 0 |
| 2020 | 124 | 105 | 2 |