Loft conversions and dormers in Castle Point
1,516 applications since 2016. 1,144 approved and 356 refused. Refused: about 1 in 4 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 | 73 | 52 | 9 |
| 2025 | 102 | 77 | 25 |
| 2024 | 80 | 56 | 24 |
| 2023 | 132 | 105 | 27 |
| 2022 | 141 | 104 | 37 |
| 2021 | 195 | 158 | 37 |
| 2020 | 143 | 106 | 37 |
| 2019 | 143 | 110 | 33 |
| 2018 | 186 | 138 | 47 |
| 2017 | 175 | 125 | 48 |
| 2016 | 146 | 113 | 32 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon | 1,432 | 425 | about 1 in 4 |
| Medway | 1,291 | 144 | about 1 in 10 |
| Rochford | 675 | 180 | about 1 in 5 |
| Southend | 0 | 0 | none |
| Thurrock | 998 | 274 | about 1 in 5 |