Loft conversions and dormers in East Renfrewshire

1,215 applications since 2016. 994 approved and 158 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	Applications	Approved	Refused
2026	85	58	11
2025	92	76	14
2024	88	74	14
2023	97	84	9
2022	116	100	11
2021	140	118	19
2020	132	110	16
2019	110	81	23
2018	127	103	17
2017	110	97	10
2016	118	93	14