Loft conversions and dormers in Rochdale
825 applications since 2020. 578 approved and 181 refused. Refused: about 1 in 4 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 | 58 | 31 | 3 |
| 2025 | 122 | 97 | 17 |
| 2024 | 107 | 87 | 13 |
| 2023 | 117 | 75 | 30 |
| 2022 | 134 | 83 | 46 |
| 2021 | 183 | 129 | 47 |
| 2020 | 104 | 76 | 25 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury | 987 | 103 | about 1 in 11 |
| Calderdale | 582 | 147 | about 1 in 5 |
| Manchester | 0 | 0 | none |
| Oldham | 903 | 110 | about 1 in 9 |
| Rossendale | 136 | 34 | about 1 in 5 |