Front extensions and porches in Westminster
2,660 applications since 2019. 2,021 approved and 291 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 | 230 | 153 | 20 |
| 2025 | 342 | 266 | 43 |
| 2024 | 303 | 237 | 33 |
| 2023 | 306 | 233 | 29 |
| 2022 | 349 | 271 | 31 |
| 2021 | 363 | 260 | 48 |
| 2020 | 367 | 283 | 40 |
| 2019 | 400 | 318 | 47 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent | 1,944 | 682 | about 1 in 4 |
| Camden | 4,703 | 533 | about 1 in 10 |
| City | 52 | 0 | none |
| Kensington | 2,508 | 235 | about 1 in 12 |
| Lambeth | 3,192 | 746 | about 1 in 5 |
| Wandsworth | 2,474 | 235 | about 1 in 12 |