Loft conversions and dormers in Haringey
14,371 applications since 1989. 10,563 approved and 2,416 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 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 | 411 | 261 | 28 |
| 2025 | 504 | 436 | 47 |
| 2024 | 496 | 419 | 54 |
| 2023 | 509 | 432 | 51 |
| 2022 | 685 | 543 | 65 |
| 2021 | 735 | 584 | 87 |
| 2020 | 579 | 452 | 87 |
| 2019 | 563 | 491 | 35 |
| 2018 | 598 | 506 | 62 |
| 2017 | 658 | 545 | 65 |
| 2016 | 834 | 645 | 127 |
| 2015 | 710 | 526 | 125 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 8,390 | 1,972 | about 1 in 5 |
| Camden | 5,178 | 937 | about 1 in 7 |
| Enfield | 4,764 | 1,323 | about 1 in 5 |
| Hackney | 2,815 | 643 | about 1 in 5 |
| Islington | 5,127 | 2,190 | about 1 in 3 |
| Waltham Forest | 4,458 | 1,223 | about 1 in 5 |