Loft conversions and dormers in Rhondda
410 applications since 2020. 352 approved and 35 refused. Refused: about 1 in 11 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 | 46 | 32 | 1 |
| 2025 | 54 | 49 | 4 |
| 2024 | 57 | 53 | 1 |
| 2023 | 63 | 57 | 4 |
| 2022 | 67 | 56 | 8 |
| 2021 | 74 | 61 | 12 |
| 2020 | 49 | 44 | 5 |