Loft conversions and dormers in Wychavon
397 applications since 2020. 316 approved and 18 refused. Refused: about 1 in 19 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 | 39 | 24 | 2 |
| 2025 | 60 | 48 | 4 |
| 2024 | 39 | 30 | 3 |
| 2023 | 66 | 53 | 4 |
| 2022 | 56 | 46 | 2 |
| 2021 | 79 | 66 | 1 |
| 2020 | 58 | 49 | 2 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove Redditch | 633 | 56 | about 1 in 12 |
| Cotswold | 1,113 | 72 | about 1 in 16 |
| Malvern Hills | 991 | 162 | about 1 in 7 |
| Stratford on Avon | 632 | 49 | about 1 in 14 |
| Worcester | 173 | 16 | about 1 in 12 |
| Wyre Forest | 163 | 8 | about 1 in 21 |