Loft conversions and dormers in Kings Lynn
1,216 applications since 1993. 988 approved and 57 refused. Refused: about 1 in 18 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 | 27 | 17 | 0 |
| 2025 | 30 | 29 | 0 |
| 2024 | 56 | 37 | 4 |
| 2023 | 59 | 45 | 4 |
| 2022 | 68 | 60 | 1 |
| 2021 | 59 | 50 | 2 |
| 2020 | 50 | 47 | 1 |
| 2019 | 47 | 41 | 0 |
| 2018 | 51 | 33 | 2 |
| 2017 | 47 | 41 | 2 |
| 2016 | 47 | 41 | 2 |
| 2015 | 30 | 25 | 1 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cambridgeshire | 933 | 91 | about 1 in 11 |
| Fenland | 361 | 43 | about 1 in 9 |
| North Norfolk | 413 | 27 | about 1 in 16 |
| South Holland | 59 | 4 | about 1 in 16 |