Loft conversions and dormers in South Lanarkshire
539 applications since 2020. 494 approved and 21 refused. Refused: about 1 in 25 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 | 49 | 34 | 5 |
| 2025 | 68 | 62 | 6 |
| 2024 | 70 | 66 | 2 |
| 2023 | 78 | 67 | 7 |
| 2022 | 91 | 85 | 0 |
| 2021 | 103 | 101 | 0 |
| 2020 | 80 | 79 | 1 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| JSS Architects | 22 | 22 |
| David Napier Architectural Services | 12 | 12 |
| James Baird Architecture | 11 | 13 |
| Abode Architects | 6 | 6 |
| Burrell Design Studio | 5 | 6 |