Loft conversions and dormers in Fenland
404 applications since 2004. 336 approved and 42 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 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| 2025 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 10 | 2 |
| 2021 | 24 | 21 | 1 |
| 2020 | 25 | 21 | 3 |
| 2019 | 21 | 15 | 2 |
| 2018 | 27 | 20 | 4 |
| 2017 | 20 | 15 | 3 |
| 2016 | 23 | 20 | 3 |
| 2015 | 21 | 19 | 0 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cambridgeshire | 933 | 91 | about 1 in 11 |
| Huntingdonshire | 1,292 | 132 | about 1 in 11 |
| Kings Lynn | 988 | 57 | about 1 in 18 |
| Peterborough | 196 | 18 | about 1 in 12 |
| South Holland | 59 | 4 | about 1 in 16 |