Loft conversions and dormers in Rossendale
179 applications since 2020. 136 approved and 34 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 | 16 | 11 | 2 |
| 2025 | 35 | 33 | 2 |
| 2024 | 28 | 23 | 4 |
| 2023 | 30 | 17 | 12 |
| 2022 | 22 | 16 | 5 |
| 2021 | 26 | 21 | 4 |
| 2020 | 22 | 15 | 5 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Edmondson Design Services | 12 | 12 |
| Thorp Design Services Ltd | 5 | 5 |
| Hartley Planning & Development Associates | 4 | 5 |
| Tom Nolan Design | 4 | 5 |
| J C Building Design Limited | 3 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley | 30 | 11 | about 1 in 4 |
| Bury | 987 | 103 | about 1 in 11 |
| Calderdale | 582 | 147 | about 1 in 5 |
| Hyndburn | 429 | 112 | about 1 in 5 |
| Rochdale | 578 | 181 | about 1 in 4 |