Side extensions in Peak District
365 applications since 2020. 271 approved and 44 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 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 | 31 | 10 | 6 |
| 2025 | 42 | 32 | 5 |
| 2024 | 41 | 31 | 6 |
| 2023 | 52 | 40 | 2 |
| 2022 | 73 | 60 | 8 |
| 2021 | 70 | 54 | 11 |
| 2020 | 56 | 44 | 6 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 4,590 | 294 | about 1 in 17 |
| East Staffordshire | 6,818 | 476 | about 1 in 15 |
| High Peak | 425 | 48 | about 1 in 10 |
| Kirklees | 2,096 | 289 | about 1 in 8 |
| Oldham | 1,502 | 151 | about 1 in 11 |
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 487 | 90 | about 1 in 6 |
| Tameside | 1,443 | 163 | about 1 in 10 |