Front extensions and porches in Thanet
1,598 applications since 2016. 1,347 approved and 160 refused. Refused: about 1 in 9 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 | 82 | 47 | 4 |
| 2025 | 127 | 117 | 8 |
| 2024 | 120 | 95 | 18 |
| 2023 | 155 | 134 | 15 |
| 2022 | 141 | 121 | 16 |
| 2021 | 187 | 162 | 17 |
| 2020 | 216 | 178 | 26 |
| 2019 | 155 | 133 | 15 |
| 2018 | 144 | 118 | 20 |
| 2017 | 158 | 139 | 14 |
| 2016 | 113 | 103 | 7 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Invent Architecture Ltd | 26 | 28 |
| DesignIT Architecture | 16 | 17 |
| LT Drawing Services Ltd | 15 | 15 |
| Blink Architecture | 14 | 15 |
| South East Architectural Services Ltd. | 11 | 13 |
| Urban Surveying & Design Ltd | 11 | 12 |
| Ian Barber & Associates Ltd | 8 | 10 |
| The Duncan and Graham Partnership | 8 | 9 |
| Blackrock Architecture Ltd | 8 | 8 |
| Mullally Architecture and Design | 8 | 8 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,141 | 64 | about 1 in 19 |