Side extensions in Wyre Forest
768 applications since 2020. 670 approved and 52 refused. Refused: about 1 in 14 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 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 | 82 | 58 | 6 |
| 2025 | 78 | 69 | 8 |
| 2024 | 68 | 59 | 6 |
| 2023 | 102 | 84 | 16 |
| 2022 | 137 | 129 | 3 |
| 2021 | 169 | 149 | 12 |
| 2020 | 132 | 122 | 1 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Building Design Ltd | 42 | 42 |
| Central Building Design | 26 | 26 |
| EP Architecture | 21 | 21 |
| Painter Architects Limited | 14 | 15 |
| A1 Architectural Design | 11 | 11 |
| Whiting Architecture | 5 | 5 |
| Baustudio Architecture Limited | 4 | 5 |
| Tailored Designs Ltd | 3 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove Redditch | 2,106 | 125 | about 1 in 18 |
| Malvern Hills | 3,088 | 361 | about 1 in 10 |
| Wychavon | 953 | 37 | about 1 in 27 |