Loft Conversion approval rate in Birmingham

Birmingham approved 74.1% of loft conversion applications, based on 791 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

74.1%

loft conversion approval rate

791

Loft Conversion decisions

586

Approved

205

Refused

83.8%

Birmingham overall

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

How loft conversion compares in Birmingham

Loft Conversion (791 decided)

74.1%

Birmingham all applications (33,111 decided)

83.8%

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