Loft conversions and dormers in Redcar and Cleveland
314 applications since 2020. 271 approved and 23 refused. Refused: about 1 in 13 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 | 21 | 15 | 1 |
| 2025 | 29 | 25 | 2 |
| 2024 | 40 | 36 | 2 |
| 2023 | 59 | 50 | 5 |
| 2022 | 61 | 56 | 3 |
| 2021 | 51 | 47 | 2 |
| 2020 | 53 | 42 | 8 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Pyramid Architectural Designs | 33 | 35 |
| D. D. Design Ltd | 15 | 16 |
| Pyramid Architectural Design | 9 | 9 |
| LJC Architectural Design | 5 | 6 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 0 | 0 | none |
| Middlesbrough | 716 | 129 | about 1 in 7 |
| North York Moors | 1,003 | 145 | about 1 in 8 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 239 | 21 | about 1 in 12 |