Front extensions and porches in Wandsworth
1,893 applications since 2022. 1,505 approved and 205 refused. Refused: about 1 in 8 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 | 289 | 170 | 30 |
| 2025 | 346 | 293 | 34 |
| 2024 | 405 | 338 | 53 |
| 2023 | 423 | 346 | 56 |
| 2022 | 430 | 358 | 32 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 13,445 | 1,963 | about 1 in 8 |
| Kensington | 2,508 | 235 | about 1 in 12 |
| Kingston | 3,333 | 964 | about 1 in 4 |
| Lambeth | 3,192 | 746 | about 1 in 5 |
| Merton | 2,734 | 291 | about 1 in 10 |
| Richmond | 1,923 | 430 | about 1 in 5 |
| Westminster | 2,682 | 295 | about 1 in 10 |