Rear extensions in Stroud
2,077 applications since 2020. 1,703 approved and 156 refused. Refused: about 1 in 12 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 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 | 160 | 109 | 13 |
| 2025 | 230 | 195 | 18 |
| 2024 | 255 | 198 | 30 |
| 2023 | 317 | 256 | 25 |
| 2022 | 353 | 294 | 30 |
| 2021 | 447 | 379 | 29 |
| 2020 | 315 | 272 | 11 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold | 3,770 | 190 | about 1 in 21 |
| Forest of Dean | 1,278 | 54 | about 1 in 25 |