Rear extensions in Wealden
2,930 applications since 2020. 2,117 approved and 172 refused. Refused: about 1 in 13 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 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 | 236 | 142 | 14 |
| 2025 | 354 | 252 | 35 |
| 2024 | 346 | 259 | 24 |
| 2023 | 418 | 288 | 33 |
| 2022 | 512 | 388 | 16 |
| 2021 | 573 | 419 | 34 |
| 2020 | 491 | 369 | 16 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Lusted Design | 38 | 40 |
| Peter Shoesmith & Co Ltd | 31 | 33 |
| Spitfire Architecture | 30 | 31 |
| Impact Architecture | 26 | 27 |
| Draft 2 Design Ltd | 24 | 28 |
| Pump House Designs | 19 | 20 |
| Delavals Design | 19 | 19 |
| Southridge Architecture Limited | 19 | 19 |
| M E Cassam Associates | 18 | 20 |
| Dowsett Associates | 17 | 19 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne | 953 | 33 | about 1 in 30 |
| Lewes | 1,170 | 91 | about 1 in 14 |
| Mid Sussex | 2,768 | 155 | about 1 in 19 |
| Tunbridge Wells | 2,118 | 98 | about 1 in 23 |