Front extensions and porches in Test Valley
781 applications since 2020. 605 approved and 36 refused. Refused: about 1 in 18 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 | 80 | 47 | 1 |
| 2025 | 89 | 80 | 3 |
| 2024 | 82 | 70 | 3 |
| 2023 | 107 | 84 | 7 |
| 2022 | 158 | 130 | 8 |
| 2021 | 151 | 104 | 9 |
| 2020 | 114 | 90 | 5 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Building Design Services | 24 | 24 |
| C.P. Architectural Ltd | 21 | 21 |
| The Genesis Design Studio Ltd | 15 | 16 |
| MDT Design | 10 | 12 |
| BBD Architects | 10 | 10 |
| Landford Architectural Services | 10 | 10 |
| Lakeside Planning Services | 7 | 7 |
| Mathewson Waters Architects | 6 | 6 |
| Unsted Design Ltd | 6 | 6 |
| ACA Design Limited | 5 | 6 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke | 1,720 | 62 | about 1 in 29 |
| New Forest (Park) | 120 | 6 | about 1 in 21 |
| Wiltshire | 0 | 0 | none |
| Winchester | 791 | 18 | about 1 in 45 |