Side extensions in Worcester
614 applications since 2020. 533 approved and 29 refused. Refused: about 1 in 19 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 | 40 | 34 | 2 |
| 2025 | 78 | 70 | 1 |
| 2024 | 76 | 71 | 3 |
| 2023 | 88 | 74 | 4 |
| 2022 | 98 | 74 | 11 |
| 2021 | 131 | 112 | 7 |
| 2020 | 103 | 98 | 1 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Hills | 3,088 | 361 | about 1 in 10 |
| Wychavon | 953 | 37 | about 1 in 27 |