Coningham Road, Shepherds Bush W12
L-shaped dormer over the rear outrigger adding a master bedroom and en-suite to a Victorian mid-terrace off Uxbridge Road.
- L-Shaped Dormer
- 12 weeks
- £76k
- Hammersmith & Fulham Council
- Delivered by us
Loft Conversions in Shepherds Bush W12
The London Loft Conversion Company designs and builds loft conversions across Shepherds Bush and the surrounding W12, W6 and W3 postcodes, around 15 minutes from our Fulham base. One in-house team for feasibility, design, planning, structural engineering and the build itself. One fixed price, VAT included, written contract.
- Typical project
- £54k–£68k, 8–12 weeks
- Area
- Shepherds Bush W12 (W6, W3 edges)
- Local council
- Hammersmith & Fulham
- Best for
- Victorian outrigger terraces
Why Shepherds Bush is one of the best parts of London for a loft conversion
The streets off Shepherds Bush Green and either side of Uxbridge Road filled up fast in the late Victorian years, and the result is tight rows of 1880s and 1890s terraces on roads like Coningham Road, Percy Road and Stowe Road. Most of them carry a rear back addition ("outrigger"), which is exactly the footprint an L-shaped dormer builds over. That makes W12 classic L-shaped territory: a master bedroom and a proper bathroom in one project, with nothing visible from the street. Straight rear dormers suit the simpler roofs toward Askew Road and Wendell Park.
Planning is refreshingly simple in one respect: the whole of W12 sits under Hammersmith & Fulham Council, so there is no council-boundary guesswork. Full applications typically take 8–10 weeks; Lawful Development Certificates, which cover most Shepherds Bush dormers, are usually decided in around 6 weeks. The main caveat is the Wormholt estate, the 1920s garden-suburb streets north of Uxbridge Road, where roof alterations are restricted and a standard dormer is unlikely to be approved. There, a low-impact Velux conversion or a carefully designed application is usually the route, and we confirm your street's exact position before quoting.
We're around 15 minutes by road from our Fulham base, straight up Fulham Palace Road and through Hammersmith, which means same-day or next-working-day survey visits across Shepherds Bush. A good share of our W12 work comes through neighbour referrals. Once one loft on a terrace is done well, the scaffolding tends to move a few doors down.
Recent loft conversions in Shepherds Bush
A selection of dormer, L-shaped and mansard projects we've delivered in W12 and the immediately surrounding postcodes, labelled clearly so you can see whether the build was through The London Loft Conversion Company or our parent company, Pillarstone Operations Group.
Percy Road, Shepherds Bush W12
Rear dormer creating a double bedroom and walk-in shower on a Victorian terrace between Uxbridge Road and Goldhawk Road.
- Dormer
- 9 weeks
- £61k
- Hammersmith & Fulham Council
- Delivered by us
Stowe Road, Shepherds Bush W12
Full-width rear mansard creating a bedroom and study floor on a taller Victorian terrace near the Green.
- Mansard
- 14 weeks
- £86k
- Hammersmith & Fulham Council
- Group-delivered
Godolphin Road, Shepherds Bush W12
Rear dormer with reconfigured landing creating two bedrooms on a Victorian terrace off Goldhawk Road.
- Dormer
- 10 weeks
- £66k
- Hammersmith & Fulham Council
- Group-delivered
Ellerslie Road, Shepherds Bush W12
L-shaped dormer a few doors from Loftus Road stadium, adding a master suite with fitted eaves storage.
- L-Shaped Dormer
- 11 weeks
- £71k
- Hammersmith & Fulham Council
- Group-delivered
Wendell Road, Shepherds Bush W12
Rear dormer with double bedroom and shower room on a Victorian terrace by Wendell Park, off Askew Road.
- Dormer
- 9 weeks
- £58k
- Hammersmith & Fulham Council
- Group-delivered
Our projects in and around Shepherds Bush
Which loft conversion suits a Shepherds Bush home?
Most Shepherds Bush properties fall into two or three roof types, and the right loft conversion depends on yours. Here's the short version.
L-Shaped DormerWhy it suits Shepherds Bush
The W12 classic. Most of the Victorian terraces off the Green and either side of Uxbridge Road have a rear outrigger, and an L-shaped dormer builds over it to add two rooms, usually a master bedroom and a generous bathroom. Permitted development on the vast majority of houses outside the Wormholt estate.
£64,000 – £80,000
Read more about l-shaped dormersRear DormerWhy it suits Shepherds Bush
The most cost-effective option for the straight-roofed terraces toward Askew Road, Wendell Park and the Goldhawk Road end. Usually permitted development, with a finished cost typically £54k–£68k for a master bedroom and en-suite.
£54,000 – £68,000
Read more about rear dormersMansardWhy it suits Shepherds Bush
The highest-spec option for the taller terraces around the Green and the streets where a full extra storey makes sense. Rebuilds the rear roof at a steep angle to create vertical walls and maximum floor area inside. Always needs planning permission, which we prepare and submit as part of the fixed quote.
£74,000 – £98,000
Read more about mansardsPlanning permission in Shepherds Bush: what you actually need to know
When you'll usually need planning permission in Shepherds Bush
- Mansards, which always need a full application
- Front-facing dormers, almost always
- Any conversion of a flat or maisonette
- Properties on the Wormholt estate, where roof alterations are restricted
- Listed buildings (rare in W12 but worth checking)
- Properties where previous extensions have used up the permitted development "allowance"
- Anything that significantly alters the ridge line or chimney stacks
Conservation and estate restrictions affecting Shepherds Bush
- Wormholt estate — The 1920s garden-suburb streets north of Uxbridge Road, toward White City. Roof alterations are restricted here and standard dormers are unlikely to be approved; a Velux conversion or a carefully designed application is usually the route. We check your exact street before quoting.
- Streets around Shepherds Bush Green — Some of the taller terraces and mansion blocks close to the Green carry local design considerations. Rear alterations are usually achievable with the right design; we confirm the position at the survey.
- Askew Road and Wendell Park edges — A handful of streets on the western edge of W12 have local conservation considerations. We check your address against the Hammersmith & Fulham register before quoting.
Local councils
Typical planning timeline
- Full application (Hammersmith & Fulham)
- 8–10 weeks
- Lawful Development Certificates
- ~6 weeks
We handle every part of this: Lawful Development Certificates, full planning applications, Design & Access Statements, heritage statements where a street needs one, council liaison and responding to planning officer queries, all as part of your fixed quote. You don't deal with the council, we do.
What does a loft conversion in Shepherds Bush cost?
Shepherds Bush is one of the better-value corners of zone 2 west London for a loft conversion. The housing stock is the same solid Victorian terrace you find in Chiswick or Brook Green, but W12 build prices sit a notch below its smarter neighbours. The ranges below are 2026 figures for terraces in W12 and the W6 and W3 edges. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free home survey.
| Type | Typical range | Build time | Planning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velux | £38,000 – £48,000 | 6–8 weeks | Usually permitted development |
| Dormer | £54,000 – £68,000 | 8–10 weeks | Usually permitted development |
| L-Shaped Dormer | £64,000 – £80,000 | 10–12 weeks | Often permitted development |
| Hip-to-Gable | Less common in W12 | – | – |
| Mansard | £74,000 – £98,000 | 12–16 weeks | Planning permission required |
VAT included. Final price varies with structural complexity, spec and finish. Your proposal is itemised line by line before any commitment.
Book a free survey for your Shepherds Bush quoteWhat our Shepherds Bush clients say
We were nervous about committing to such a big project, but the team made it the smoothest experience. They stayed on budget, finished a week early and even sorted the snags before we'd noticed them. Our bedroom is the best room in the house now.
Sarah & Tom
L-shaped dormer · Clapham
From the first survey to handover, everything happened when they said it would. The fixed price genuinely was fixed, and the weekly photo updates meant we always knew exactly where the build was. The dormer has completely changed how we use the house.
James R.
Rear dormer · Wandsworth
Our loft was a dumping ground for ten years and now it's the nicest room we own. The crew were tidy, polite and honest about what was possible, and the finish is better than we dared hope for.
Rebecca H.
Mansard · Fulham
Loft conversion questions from Shepherds Bush homeowners
How much does a loft conversion in Shepherds Bush cost?
Loft conversions in Shepherds Bush typically cost £54,000 to £98,000 depending on the type and the property. A standard rear dormer on a Victorian terrace usually falls between £54,000 and £68,000. L-shaped dormers, the most common choice on the outrigger terraces off Uxbridge Road, run £64,000 to £80,000. Mansards are £74,000 to £98,000, and a Velux conversion starts from around £38,000. Every figure is VAT included and confirmed in writing after a free home survey.
Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion in Shepherds Bush?
Often not. Rear dormers and L-shaped dormers on Shepherds Bush houses usually fall under permitted development, needing only a Lawful Development Certificate. You will need planning permission for a mansard, for any conversion of a flat or maisonette, and for most roof work on the Wormholt estate, where alterations are restricted. We assess your street's exact position at the free survey and handle whichever route applies.
How long does Hammersmith & Fulham Council take to approve a loft conversion?
A full planning application typically takes 8 to 10 weeks with Hammersmith & Fulham. A Lawful Development Certificate, which is all most Shepherds Bush dormer conversions need, is usually decided in around 6 weeks. We prepare and submit everything, deal with any planning officer queries, and build the approval time into your project programme.
What's the most common loft conversion type in Shepherds Bush?
The L-shaped dormer. Most of the Victorian terraces off the Green and along the streets either side of Uxbridge Road have a rear outrigger, which is exactly the footprint an L-shaped dormer builds over, adding a master bedroom and a generous bathroom in one project. Straight rear dormers are the next most common, particularly toward Askew Road and Wendell Park.
Can I convert a loft on the Wormholt estate?
Sometimes, but the options narrow. The Wormholt estate, the 1920s garden-suburb streets north of Uxbridge Road, restricts roof alterations, so a standard rear dormer is unlikely to be approved. A Velux conversion that keeps the roofline intact is usually the realistic route, and where more space is essential we can advise on whether a full application has a genuine chance. We give you a straight answer at the free survey rather than an optimistic one.
Which parts of Shepherds Bush do you cover?
All of W12: the streets around the Green, both sides of Uxbridge Road, the Loftus Road and White City end, and out west through Wendell Park to Askew Road. We also work across the borders into Hammersmith W6 and Acton W3, and our Fulham base is around 15 minutes away, so survey visits are easy to arrange anywhere in the area.
We also work in nearby areas
Don't see Shepherds Bush as your nearest postcode? We work across London. Most of our work comes from referrals between neighbouring streets.
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Ready to start your Shepherds Bush loft conversion?
Tell us your postcode and a bit about your house. Daniel will arrange a free home survey, usually within 5 working days in W12, and you'll have a fully itemised fixed-price proposal within 7 days of the visit. No pressure, no obligation, no hard sell.
- Free home survey, usually within 5 working days in Shepherds Bush
- Itemised fixed-price proposal within 7 days of the survey
- 15% deposit only after you sign · 5% retention held until snagging is signed off
- VAT included in every figure
Prefer to talk? Call Daniel on 07414 648 263.