Side extensions in South Ribble
1,014 applications since 2020. 932 approved and 35 refused. Refused: about 1 in 28 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 | 88 | 66 | 2 |
| 2025 | 119 | 115 | 1 |
| 2024 | 109 | 101 | 4 |
| 2023 | 143 | 131 | 9 |
| 2022 | 181 | 172 | 6 |
| 2021 | 211 | 197 | 7 |
| 2020 | 163 | 150 | 6 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| PCE Designs Ltd | 48 | 50 |
| DS Design and Structure Ltd | 31 | 31 |
| Davis Consultants | 24 | 25 |
| RS Design Consultancy Ltd | 22 | 22 |
| anyon architectural & planning Ltd | 18 | 18 |
| Jones & Co | 17 | 17 |
| studio John Bridge Ltd. | 17 | 17 |
| Extended Design Limited | 14 | 14 |
| ETC Architectural | 12 | 12 |
| Sjr Architecture Ltd | 9 | 10 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley | 6,474 | 516 | about 1 in 14 |
| Fylde | 3,478 | 429 | about 1 in 9 |
| West Lancashire | 874 | 154 | about 1 in 7 |