Side extensions in West Lindsey
1,338 applications since 2004. 1,192 approved and 93 refused. Refused: about 1 in 14 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Single storey, no higher than 4 m
- No wider than half the width of the original house
- Not facing a road
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 | 47 | 40 | 2 |
| 2025 | 50 | 46 | 4 |
| 2024 | 50 | 43 | 3 |
| 2023 | 71 | 67 | 3 |
| 2022 | 105 | 90 | 11 |
| 2021 | 100 | 92 | 5 |
| 2020 | 81 | 73 | 6 |
| 2019 | 83 | 76 | 4 |
| 2018 | 61 | 57 | 3 |
| 2017 | 60 | 58 | 1 |
| 2016 | 79 | 71 | 4 |
| 2015 | 75 | 69 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lindsey | 330 | 17 | about 1 in 20 |
| Lincoln | 825 | 12 | about 1 in 70 |
| Newark and Sherwood | 694 | 112 | about 1 in 7 |