Loft conversions and dormers in Barking and Dagenham
356 applications since 2025. 65 approved and 43 refused. Refused: about 1 in 3 here, about 1 in 6 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Up to 40 cubic metres of extra roof space on a terrace, 50 on a semi or detached house
- Not on the roof slope facing a road, and no higher than the existing roof
- Materials similar in appearance, set back about 0.2 m from the eaves, and side windows obscure-glazed
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 | 171 | 24 | 13 |
| 2025 | 185 | 41 | 30 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley | 2,384 | 583 | about 1 in 5 |
| Greenwich | 2,231 | 972 | about 1 in 3 |
| Havering | 4,808 | 1,954 | about 1 in 3 |
| Newham | 2,922 | 795 | about 1 in 5 |
| Redbridge | 5,158 | 1,134 | about 1 in 6 |