Side extensions in South Holland
359 applications since 2020. 324 approved and 14 refused. Refused: about 1 in 24 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 | 42 | 27 | 5 |
| 2025 | 41 | 34 | 4 |
| 2024 | 49 | 43 | 3 |
| 2023 | 55 | 53 | 1 |
| 2022 | 57 | 56 | 0 |
| 2021 | 66 | 64 | 0 |
| 2020 | 49 | 47 | 1 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenland | 2,400 | 215 | about 1 in 12 |
| Kings Lynn | 2,449 | 135 | about 1 in 19 |
| Peterborough | 838 | 82 | about 1 in 11 |
| South Kesteven | 979 | 49 | about 1 in 21 |