Loft conversions in Leeds

Recent decisions

1. Approved4 Buckstone Close Moortown Leeds LS17 5EU

   Hip to gable end loft extension, replaced dormer windows to front/rear; single storey rear extension to lower ground floor with terrace are…

   26/04852/FU · decided 22 Oct 2026

2. Approved117 Green Lane Kippax Leeds LS25 7HZ

   Replacement of existing front dormer window, and new dormer window to rear

   26/04828/FU · decided 22 Oct 2026

3. Refused3 St Helens Lane Adel Leeds LS16 8AB

   Hip-to-gable roof extension with new rear dormer, single storey rear extension and alterations to replace side door with window

   26/04027/FU · decided 22 Oct 2026

4. Approved55 Belle Vue Avenue Scholes Leeds LS15 4AG

   Removal of a conservatory; addition of a roof light to front and dormer windows to front and rear, forming rooms in roof space; alterations…

   26/04859/FU · decided 21 Oct 2026

5. Refused256A Burley Road Burley Leeds LS4 2LA

   Removal of chimney to rear and two new dormer windows to rear

   26/04641/FU · decided 7 Oct 2026

Why Leeds refuses loft conversions

The council's own words, quoted from recent decision notices.

1. 256A Burley Road Burley Leeds LS4 2LA

   “1) The proposed dormers, by reason of their scale, siting and design, together with the removal of an original chimney stack, would erode the historic roofscape character, architectural integrity and traditional form of the host dwelling. The alterations would be visible from public viewpoints within the Burley Village Conservation Area and would result in harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset, failing to preserve its character and appearance. The limited benefits associated with the provision of additional accommodation within the roof space do not outweigh the identified…”

2. 53 Leeds Road Otley LS21 3BD

   “1) The proposed rear dormer, by reason of its siting and impact on the established character of the terrace, is considered to be unacceptable. The application property forms part of a terrace characterised by a simple and uninterrupted roofscape, and the introduction of a dormer would disrupt the uniform appearance and continuity of the roofline. The dormer would therefore appear as an incongruous addition, resulting in a significant adverse impact on the character and appearance of the host property and failing to preserve the character and appearance of the Otley Conservation Area. For thes…”

3. 18 Walkers Mount Meanwood Leeds LS6 2SD

   “1) The Local Planning Authority considers that the proposed increase in roof height and two- storey side extension, by reason of their scale, bulk, massing and overall height, would fail to appear as a subordinate addition to the host dwelling. The proposal would result in a dominant and visually intrusive form of development that would alter the proportions and appearance of the existing dwelling, disrupt its balanced relationship with the neighbouring property, and appear incongruous within the street scene. Furthermore, the entire loss and removal of the property's front garden would erode…”

Other home extensions in Leeds

• Single-storey rear extensions

  1,109 of 1,259 approved (88%)

• Single-storey side extensions

  430 of 492 approved (87%)

• Two-storey and first-floor extensions

  707 of 939 approved (75%)