Loft conversions and dormers in Fermanagh and Omagh
66 applications since 2016. 61 approved and 1 refused. Refused: about 1 in 62 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 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 | 4 | 0 |