Loft conversions and dormers in Wyre Forest
192 applications since 2020. 163 approved and 8 refused. Refused: about 1 in 21 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 | 25 | 21 | 1 |
| 2025 | 15 | 13 | 1 |
| 2024 | 16 | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 | 26 | 20 | 1 |
| 2022 | 25 | 23 | 2 |
| 2021 | 40 | 36 | 2 |
| 2020 | 45 | 37 | 0 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove Redditch | 633 | 56 | about 1 in 12 |
| Malvern Hills | 991 | 162 | about 1 in 7 |
| South Staffordshire | 307 | 43 | about 1 in 8 |
| Wychavon | 316 | 18 | about 1 in 19 |