Side extensions in Rugby
801 applications since 2020. 694 approved and 34 refused. Refused: about 1 in 21 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 | 81 | 39 | 2 |
| 2025 | 85 | 71 | 8 |
| 2024 | 113 | 102 | 7 |
| 2023 | 94 | 79 | 5 |
| 2022 | 112 | 106 | 2 |
| 2021 | 168 | 159 | 4 |
| 2020 | 148 | 138 | 6 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby | 1,230 | 25 | about 1 in 50 |
| Hinckley and Bosworth | 2,942 | 167 | about 1 in 19 |
| Stratford on Avon | 1,478 | 104 | about 1 in 15 |
| Warwick | 1,325 | 111 | about 1 in 13 |