Flat Conversion approval rate in Birmingham

Birmingham approved 52.2% of flat conversion applications, based on 297 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

52.2%

flat conversion approval rate

297

Flat Conversion decisions

155

Approved

142

Refused

83.8%

Birmingham overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the Birmingham average (83.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in Birmingham

Flat Conversion (297 decided)

52.2%

Birmingham all applications (33,111 decided)

83.8%

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