Loft conversions and dormers in Cherwell
6 applications since 2026. 0 approved and 0 refused.
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 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 1,210 | 203 | about 1 in 7 |
| Stratford on Avon | 632 | 49 | about 1 in 14 |
| West Oxfordshire | 713 | 52 | about 1 in 15 |