Rear extensions in Tamworth
689 applications since 2020. 563 approved and 20 refused. Refused: about 1 in 29 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 | 66 | 40 | 1 |
| 2025 | 64 | 57 | 3 |
| 2024 | 61 | 53 | 0 |
| 2023 | 85 | 72 | 1 |
| 2022 | 122 | 103 | 2 |
| 2021 | 163 | 132 | 5 |
| 2020 | 128 | 106 | 8 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield | 2,497 | 177 | about 1 in 15 |