Loft conversions and dormers in East Staffordshire
1,669 applications since 1974. 1,423 approved and 180 refused. Refused: about 1 in 9 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 by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 | 35 | 4 |
| 2025 | 52 | 45 | 6 |
| 2024 | 51 | 42 | 7 |
| 2023 | 59 | 48 | 9 |
| 2022 | 59 | 50 | 6 |
| 2021 | 76 | 69 | 5 |
| 2020 | 53 | 48 | 1 |
| 2019 | 56 | 50 | 5 |
| 2018 | 43 | 35 | 4 |
| 2017 | 52 | 49 | 2 |
| 2016 | 43 | 42 | 0 |
| 2015 | 49 | 42 | 5 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Jones Architecture Services | 9 | 11 |
| LMG Design | 8 | 9 |
| Mark Reynolds Architect Ltd | 7 | 7 |
| Lime Architecture Ltd | 6 | 6 |
| Making Plans Architecture | 6 | 6 |
| Rees Construction Management | 5 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield | 453 | 60 | about 1 in 9 |
| Peak District | 70 | 19 | about 1 in 5 |
| Stafford | 183 | 33 | about 1 in 7 |
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 123 | 29 | about 1 in 5 |