Loft conversions and dormers in Wakefield
831 applications since 2020. 684 approved and 61 refused. Refused: about 1 in 12 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 | 88 | 60 | 4 |
| 2025 | 107 | 89 | 9 |
| 2024 | 104 | 83 | 13 |
| 2023 | 105 | 87 | 12 |
| 2022 | 131 | 110 | 10 |
| 2021 | 174 | 152 | 9 |
| 2020 | 122 | 103 | 4 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Archismart Design Ltd | 10 | 10 |
| Hampton Design Contractors | 9 | 9 |
| Enhanced Building Plans | 7 | 9 |
| SK Design (Yorkshire) Ltd | 6 | 6 |
| Architecture 1B | 5 | 6 |
| Neil Bowen Architects Ltd | 5 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 828 | 135 | about 1 in 7 |
| Doncaster | 847 | 52 | about 1 in 17 |
| Kirklees | 864 | 165 | about 1 in 6 |
| Leeds | 4,113 | 996 | about 1 in 5 |