Side extensions in Runnymede
1,619 applications since 2020. 1,331 approved and 178 refused. Refused: about 1 in 8 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 | 180 | 121 | 20 |
| 2025 | 238 | 204 | 30 |
| 2024 | 182 | 152 | 22 |
| 2023 | 189 | 160 | 24 |
| 2022 | 307 | 259 | 33 |
| 2021 | 293 | 241 | 31 |
| 2020 | 230 | 194 | 18 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbridge | 5,407 | 1,414 | about 1 in 5 |
| Spelthorne | 1,207 | 230 | about 1 in 6 |
| Surrey Heath | 1,522 | 281 | about 1 in 6 |
| Woking | 1,915 | 342 | about 1 in 7 |