Rear extensions in Rutland
976 applications since 2020. 826 approved and 62 refused. Refused: about 1 in 14 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Up to 3 m deep on a terrace or semi, 4 m on a detached house
- Up to 6 m or 8 m through the neighbour-consultation route, not on protected land
- No higher than 4 m, and eaves no higher than 3 m within 2 m of a boundary
- Together with other buildings, no more than half the garden and grounds
- Materials similar in appearance to the house
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 | 106 | 63 | 11 |
| 2025 | 136 | 111 | 8 |
| 2024 | 129 | 106 | 17 |
| 2023 | 121 | 106 | 11 |
| 2022 | 161 | 149 | 2 |
| 2021 | 172 | 157 | 8 |
| 2020 | 151 | 134 | 5 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland Planning | 65 | 66 |
| Runcorn Architects Ltd | 36 | 37 |
| Harris McCormack Architects | 19 | 20 |
| PDG Architects Ltd | 14 | 14 |
| PW Architects | 12 | 12 |
| McCombie Smith Architects | 9 | 9 |
| Chris Haylock Architecture | 8 | 8 |
| Corporate Architecture Ltd | 8 | 8 |
| Aspect by Design | 7 | 7 |
| PASTE Architects | 7 | 7 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kesteven | 1,629 | 72 | about 1 in 24 |