Loft conversions and dormers in West Lindsey
619 applications since 2004. 515 approved and 66 refused. Refused: about 1 in 9 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 | 23 | 21 | 1 |
| 2025 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | 18 | 1 |
| 2023 | 21 | 16 | 3 |
| 2022 | 35 | 28 | 2 |
| 2021 | 45 | 40 | 2 |
| 2020 | 29 | 23 | 4 |
| 2019 | 27 | 23 | 4 |
| 2018 | 31 | 26 | 2 |
| 2017 | 29 | 22 | 5 |
| 2016 | 24 | 18 | 4 |
| 2015 | 15 | 13 | 2 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lindsey | 143 | 13 | about 1 in 12 |
| Lincoln | 134 | 12 | about 1 in 12 |
| Newark and Sherwood | 184 | 49 | about 1 in 5 |