Loft conversions and dormers in Charnwood
2,612 applications since 1996. 1,954 approved and 324 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 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 | 59 | 37 | 3 |
| 2025 | 110 | 79 | 14 |
| 2024 | 78 | 57 | 9 |
| 2023 | 107 | 70 | 19 |
| 2022 | 140 | 108 | 9 |
| 2021 | 125 | 91 | 14 |
| 2020 | 88 | 59 | 17 |
| 2019 | 115 | 90 | 19 |
| 2018 | 83 | 68 | 10 |
| 2017 | 89 | 71 | 5 |
| 2016 | 78 | 64 | 5 |
| 2015 | 46 | 40 | 2 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby | 222 | 16 | about 1 in 15 |
| Hinckley and Bosworth | 760 | 76 | about 1 in 11 |
| Leicester | 1,634 | 607 | about 1 in 4 |
| North West Leicestershire | 231 | 10 | about 1 in 24 |
| Rushcliffe | 740 | 83 | about 1 in 10 |