Rear extensions in Peak District
536 applications since 2020. 399 approved and 76 refused. Refused: about 1 in 6 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 | 47 | 29 | 7 |
| 2025 | 69 | 57 | 7 |
| 2024 | 60 | 42 | 15 |
| 2023 | 77 | 65 | 2 |
| 2022 | 79 | 63 | 13 |
| 2021 | 100 | 73 | 16 |
| 2020 | 104 | 70 | 16 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 5,576 | 325 | about 1 in 18 |
| East Staffordshire | 9,852 | 632 | about 1 in 17 |
| High Peak | 709 | 90 | about 1 in 9 |
| Kirklees | 3,180 | 514 | about 1 in 7 |
| Oldham | 2,528 | 261 | about 1 in 11 |
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 672 | 135 | about 1 in 6 |
| Tameside | 2,102 | 279 | about 1 in 9 |