Loft conversions and dormers in Leicester
2,201 applications since 2016. 1,634 approved and 396 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 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 | 96 | 55 | 22 |
| 2025 | 127 | 97 | 28 |
| 2024 | 175 | 126 | 41 |
| 2023 | 206 | 142 | 56 |
| 2022 | 224 | 155 | 55 |
| 2021 | 307 | 204 | 86 |
| 2020 | 243 | 175 | 50 |
| 2019 | 209 | 158 | 25 |
| 2018 | 232 | 189 | 15 |
| 2017 | 196 | 177 | 3 |
| 2016 | 186 | 156 | 15 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby | 222 | 16 | about 1 in 15 |
| Charnwood | 1,983 | 324 | about 1 in 7 |
| Oadby and Wigston | 150 | 70 | about 1 in 3 |