Side extensions in Rushcliffe
2,319 applications since 2020. 1,885 approved and 153 refused. Refused: about 1 in 13 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 | 178 | 119 | 9 |
| 2025 | 236 | 204 | 17 |
| 2024 | 267 | 221 | 25 |
| 2023 | 339 | 269 | 21 |
| 2022 | 437 | 333 | 36 |
| 2021 | 475 | 404 | 27 |
| 2020 | 387 | 335 | 18 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broxtowe | 1,967 | 78 | about 1 in 26 |
| Charnwood | 9,864 | 832 | about 1 in 13 |
| Erewash | 4,184 | 347 | about 1 in 13 |
| Gedling | 1,584 | 93 | about 1 in 18 |
| Newark and Sherwood | 694 | 112 | about 1 in 7 |
| North West Leicestershire | 842 | 38 | about 1 in 23 |
| Nottingham | 1,447 | 60 | about 1 in 25 |