Loft conversions and dormers in Medway
1,578 applications since 2020. 1,291 approved and 144 refused. Refused: about 1 in 10 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 | 161 | 101 | 19 |
| 2025 | 245 | 205 | 15 |
| 2024 | 177 | 144 | 13 |
| 2023 | 233 | 191 | 23 |
| 2022 | 233 | 201 | 22 |
| 2021 | 292 | 251 | 26 |
| 2020 | 237 | 198 | 26 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Architechnology.Design | 23 | 26 |
| C & B Designs Ltd | 16 | 16 |
| DKM Consultants Ltd | 14 | 14 |
| Ripley Architecture | 12 | 14 |
| Home Design Services | 12 | 12 |
| JK Designs | 10 | 10 |
| JNC Architecture | 10 | 10 |
| Sanaa Designs | 10 | 10 |
| Mark Carter Associates | 9 | 9 |
| Insight Architects | 7 | 8 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Point | 1,144 | 356 | about 1 in 4 |
| Gravesham | 2,549 | 753 | about 1 in 4 |
| Thurrock | 998 | 274 | about 1 in 5 |
| Tonbridge | 683 | 112 | about 1 in 7 |