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Loft Conversion approval rate in Bolton

Bolton approved 76.5% of loft conversion applications, based on 17 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

76.5%
loft conversion approval rate
17
Loft Conversion decisions
13
Approved
4
Refused
87.8%
Bolton overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Bolton average (87.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Bolton

Loft Conversion (17 decided)
76.5%
Bolton all applications (3,753 decided)
87.8%

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Other project types in Bolton

Extension (General) (838 decided)
82.8%
Garage / Parking (266 decided)
89.1%
78.5%
New Build (168 decided)
88.1%
Rear Extension (149 decided)
87.9%
Conservatory (131 decided)
93.9%
Dormer (104 decided)
82.7%
Side Extension (91 decided)
85.7%
Outbuilding (28 decided)
78.6%
HMO (21 decided)
71.4%
Flat Conversion (21 decided)
81.0%
Front Extension (16 decided)
93.8%
83.3%
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