Front extensions and porches in Rutland
387 applications since 2020. 329 approved and 33 refused. Refused: about 1 in 11 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 | 39 | 26 | 4 |
| 2025 | 65 | 53 | 5 |
| 2024 | 47 | 41 | 4 |
| 2023 | 57 | 49 | 6 |
| 2022 | 62 | 56 | 4 |
| 2021 | 68 | 59 | 7 |
| 2020 | 49 | 45 | 3 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland Planning | 24 | 24 |
| Runcorn Architects Ltd | 18 | 18 |
| PDG Architects Ltd | 9 | 9 |
| Concept Zero Architects Ltd | 7 | 7 |
| Harris McCormack Architects | 6 | 6 |
| PW Architects | 5 | 5 |
| Corporate Architecture Ltd | 4 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kesteven | 578 | 29 | about 1 in 21 |