Rear extensions in Yorkshire Dales
311 applications since 2020. 274 approved and 7 refused. Refused: about 1 in 40 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Up to 3 m deep on a terrace or semi, 4 m on a detached house
- Up to 6 m or 8 m through the neighbour-consultation route, not on protected land
- No higher than 4 m, and eaves no higher than 3 m within 2 m of a boundary
- Together with other buildings, no more than half the garden and grounds
- Materials similar in appearance to the house
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 | 35 | 26 | 0 |
| 2025 | 47 | 45 | 2 |
| 2024 | 39 | 37 | 1 |
| 2023 | 30 | 29 | 0 |
| 2022 | 60 | 48 | 1 |
| 2021 | 50 | 45 | 2 |
| 2020 | 50 | 44 | 1 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Harrison Architects | 11 | 11 |
| AFR Design | 8 | 10 |
| Groves Architects Ltd | 8 | 8 |
| Stephen Craven Building Design Ltd | 7 | 7 |
| LARK Architects | 6 | 7 |
| JMP Architects | 6 | 6 |
| Planning and Design | 5 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 4,589 | 105 | about 1 in 45 |
| Westmorland and Furness | 3 | 0 | none |