Loft conversions and dormers in Huntingdonshire
1,511 applications since 1974. 1,292 approved and 132 refused. Refused: about 1 in 11 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 | 41 | 31 | 3 |
| 2025 | 51 | 46 | 2 |
| 2024 | 45 | 36 | 4 |
| 2023 | 67 | 49 | 8 |
| 2022 | 86 | 70 | 10 |
| 2021 | 85 | 75 | 5 |
| 2020 | 63 | 59 | 4 |
| 2019 | 62 | 55 | 5 |
| 2018 | 65 | 59 | 3 |
| 2017 | 73 | 65 | 5 |
| 2016 | 57 | 50 | 2 |
| 2015 | 55 | 48 | 3 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Binney & Sims Design | 12 | 12 |
| JLG Design | 10 | 10 |
| TMV Architects | 7 | 7 |
| JPT Design Consultants Ltd | 6 | 6 |
| TPM Architectural Services | 5 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cambridgeshire | 933 | 91 | about 1 in 11 |
| Fenland | 361 | 43 | about 1 in 9 |
| Peterborough | 196 | 18 | about 1 in 12 |
| South Cambridgeshire | 1,954 | 214 | about 1 in 10 |