Loft conversions and dormers in East Ayrshire

234 applications since 2016. 197 approved and 17 refused. Refused: about 1 in 13 here, about 1 in 6 across the councils we cover.

Last updated 8 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	Applications	Approved	Refused
2026	20	14	2
2025	15	13	0
2024	17	14	2
2023	28	25	2
2022	22	17	2
2021	19	16	2
2020	28	26	2
2019	19	17	1
2018	19	15	3
2017	23	18	1
2016	24	22	0