Front extensions and porches in Windsor
3,144 applications since 2020. 2,021 approved and 522 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 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 | 317 | 63 | 11 |
| 2025 | 443 | 287 | 100 |
| 2024 | 469 | 302 | 119 |
| 2023 | 404 | 299 | 67 |
| 2022 | 503 | 377 | 94 |
| 2021 | 540 | 331 | 54 |
| 2020 | 468 | 362 | 77 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runnymede | 810 | 110 | about 1 in 8 |
| Slough | 570 | 123 | about 1 in 6 |
| Spelthorne | 830 | 151 | about 1 in 6 |
| Surrey Heath | 1,053 | 194 | about 1 in 6 |