Loft conversions and dormers in Woking
1,079 applications since 2020. 844 approved and 207 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 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 | 111 | 70 | 17 |
| 2025 | 137 | 109 | 28 |
| 2024 | 116 | 86 | 28 |
| 2023 | 155 | 124 | 31 |
| 2022 | 172 | 136 | 35 |
| 2021 | 198 | 156 | 41 |
| 2020 | 190 | 163 | 27 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| MB Architecture | 18 | 27 |
| Nigel Rose Architects | 17 | 22 |
| Heritage Architecture | 14 | 20 |
| DNA Architecture Ltd | 9 | 10 |
| Harriet Williamson Architecture | 6 | 8 |
| Victoria Page Architecture | 5 | 11 |
| Academy Design Services Ltd | 5 | 6 |
| MB Design Services | 5 | 6 |
| FORM Design Group | 4 | 7 |
| Aspire Architecture & Surveying Ltd | 4 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbridge | 4,111 | 1,303 | about 1 in 4 |
| Guildford | 1,415 | 391 | about 1 in 5 |
| Runnymede | 805 | 152 | about 1 in 6 |
| Surrey Heath | 589 | 108 | about 1 in 6 |