Front extensions and porches in Wyre
532 applications since 2020. 452 approved and 47 refused. Refused: about 1 in 11 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 | 55 | 36 | 2 |
| 2025 | 63 | 55 | 6 |
| 2024 | 62 | 56 | 4 |
| 2023 | 72 | 61 | 9 |
| 2022 | 94 | 84 | 9 |
| 2021 | 104 | 87 | 11 |
| 2020 | 82 | 73 | 6 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott Hull Associates | 64 | 68 |
| Lee Fenton Planning Services Ltd | 28 | 30 |
| Keystone Design Associates Ltd | 19 | 20 |
| ML Planning Consultancy Ltd | 15 | 17 |
| Lindsay Oram Architect | 9 | 10 |
| DAVIS Group | 7 | 8 |
| Graham Anthony Associates | 7 | 8 |
| Zub-Architecture | 6 | 6 |
| Architectural Design Service | 5 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 88 | 32 | about 1 in 4 |
| Fylde | 1,907 | 201 | about 1 in 10 |