Loft conversions and dormers in Newham
3,826 applications since 2019. 2,818 approved and 790 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 | 331 | 207 | 50 |
| 2025 | 337 | 271 | 58 |
| 2024 | 401 | 302 | 73 |
| 2023 | 453 | 367 | 70 |
| 2022 | 554 | 388 | 130 |
| 2021 | 658 | 461 | 170 |
| 2020 | 522 | 368 | 141 |
| 2019 | 570 | 454 | 98 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham | 391 | 248 | about 1 in 3 |
| Greenwich | 2,231 | 972 | about 1 in 3 |
| Hackney | 2,815 | 643 | about 1 in 5 |
| Redbridge | 5,158 | 1,134 | about 1 in 6 |
| Tower Hamlets | 1,101 | 313 | about 1 in 5 |
| Waltham Forest | 4,458 | 1,223 | about 1 in 5 |