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Flat Conversion approval rate in Barking & Dagenham

Barking & Dagenham approved 36.8% of flat conversion applications, based on 87 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

36.8%
flat conversion approval rate
87
Flat Conversion decisions
32
Approved
55
Refused
75.4%
Barking & Dagenham overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the Barking & Dagenham average (75.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in Barking & Dagenham

Flat Conversion (87 decided)
36.8%
Barking & Dagenham all applications (12,001 decided)
75.4%

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Other project types in Barking & Dagenham

Rear Extension (5,223 decided)
76.2%
Dormer (2,023 decided)
84.4%
Side Extension (1,575 decided)
55.7%
Loft Conversion (1,092 decided)
80.9%
Extension (General) (937 decided)
88.9%
82.2%
Outbuilding (820 decided)
70.0%
Garage / Parking (793 decided)
66.6%
46.1%
Front Extension (354 decided)
52.5%
Wraparound Extension (251 decided)
60.2%
New Build (196 decided)
42.9%
HMO (163 decided)
10.4%
Conservatory (143 decided)
74.1%
Annex (67 decided)
37.3%
Basement (20 decided)
50.0%
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