Loft conversions and dormers in Falkirk
140 applications since 2016. 132 approved and 3 refused. Refused: about 1 in 45 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 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 19 | 17 | 1 |
| 2018 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 8 | 1 |