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Flat Conversion approval rate in Blackpool

Blackpool approved 87.5% of flat conversion applications, based on 16 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

87.5%
flat conversion approval rate
16
Flat Conversion decisions
14
Approved
2
Refused
84.5%
Blackpool overall

Flat Conversion applications are approved more often than the Blackpool average (84.5%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How flat conversion compares in Blackpool

Flat Conversion (16 decided)
87.5%
Blackpool all applications (781 decided)
84.5%

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Other project types in Blackpool

Rear Extension (162 decided)
89.5%
Garage / Parking (106 decided)
77.4%
Side Extension (79 decided)
74.7%
Dormer (42 decided)
64.3%
New Build (37 decided)
75.7%
Extension (General) (26 decided)
80.8%
Outbuilding (24 decided)
91.7%
100.0%
Conservatory (13 decided)
100.0%
38.5%
Loft Conversion (10 decided)
60.0%
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