Rear extensions in Western Isles
68 applications since 2020. 67 approved and 0 refused.
Last updated 8 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 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 7 | 0 |