Front extensions and porches in Renfrewshire
262 applications since 2020. 247 approved and 5 refused. Refused: about 1 in 50 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 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 | 20 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 | 30 | 29 | 0 |
| 2023 | 42 | 41 | 0 |
| 2022 | 32 | 31 | 1 |
| 2021 | 66 | 63 | 2 |
| 2020 | 44 | 40 | 2 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Grid Design Ltd | 12 | 12 |
| CHG Architecture Ltd | 9 | 9 |
| Craig Architecture | 6 | 6 |
| Derek Thompson Architectural Services | 6 | 6 |