Front extensions and porches in Rhondda
356 applications since 2020. 315 approved and 23 refused. Refused: about 1 in 15 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 | 40 | 31 | 0 |
| 2025 | 42 | 41 | 0 |
| 2024 | 54 | 45 | 6 |
| 2023 | 41 | 39 | 0 |
| 2022 | 62 | 55 | 5 |
| 2021 | 59 | 51 | 7 |
| 2020 | 58 | 53 | 5 |