Loft conversions and dormers in West Oxfordshire
818 applications since 2020. 711 approved and 51 refused. Refused: about 1 in 15 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 | 100 | 80 | 2 |
| 2025 | 121 | 110 | 5 |
| 2024 | 110 | 102 | 5 |
| 2023 | 114 | 94 | 11 |
| 2022 | 141 | 117 | 19 |
| 2021 | 144 | 126 | 7 |
| 2020 | 88 | 82 | 2 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Freeman Architecture Ltd | 17 | 17 |
| Guy Roberts Architect | 11 | 11 |
| APH Associates Ltd | 8 | 8 |
| Tyack Architects Ltd | 7 | 7 |
| AH Projects | 6 | 9 |
| Paul Curran Architectural Design | 6 | 7 |
| Richard J Exley Architectural Services | 6 | 6 |
| Yiangou Architects Ltd | 6 | 6 |
| Ashleigh Clarke Architects Ltd | 5 | 5 |
| Keeps Architect | 5 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherwell | 1,474 | 214 | about 1 in 8 |
| Cotswold | 1,113 | 72 | about 1 in 16 |
| Stratford on Avon | 632 | 49 | about 1 in 14 |