Front extensions and porches in Stafford
463 applications since 2020. 399 approved and 35 refused. Refused: about 1 in 12 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 | 51 | 34 | 2 |
| 2025 | 56 | 50 | 6 |
| 2024 | 48 | 37 | 9 |
| 2023 | 59 | 50 | 7 |
| 2022 | 96 | 86 | 6 |
| 2021 | 91 | 83 | 4 |
| 2020 | 62 | 59 | 1 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock Chase | 1,010 | 65 | about 1 in 17 |
| East Staffordshire | 4,040 | 311 | about 1 in 14 |
| Lichfield | 950 | 76 | about 1 in 14 |
| Newcastle under Lyme | 270 | 5 | about 1 in 55 |
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 189 | 36 | about 1 in 6 |