Loft conversions and dormers in Camden
6,622 applications since 2010. 4,809 approved and 926 refused. Refused: about 1 in 6 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 | 287 | 138 | 15 |
| 2025 | 318 | 241 | 34 |
| 2024 | 316 | 233 | 45 |
| 2023 | 314 | 266 | 24 |
| 2022 | 345 | 278 | 41 |
| 2021 | 320 | 252 | 36 |
| 2020 | 337 | 248 | 40 |
| 2019 | 362 | 265 | 44 |
| 2018 | 419 | 314 | 56 |
| 2017 | 435 | 312 | 61 |
| 2016 | 457 | 349 | 73 |
| 2015 | 473 | 367 | 64 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 8,390 | 1,972 | about 1 in 5 |
| Brent | 5,678 | 1,834 | about 1 in 4 |
| City | 152 | 2 | about 1 in 77 |
| Haringey | 10,587 | 2,423 | about 1 in 5 |
| Islington | 5,127 | 2,190 | about 1 in 3 |
| Westminster | 2,769 | 403 | about 1 in 8 |