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Loft Conversion approval rate in Bolton

Bolton approved 73.3% of loft conversion applications, based on 30 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

73.3%
loft conversion approval rate
30
Loft Conversion decisions
22
Approved
8
Refused
85.3%
Bolton overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Bolton average (85.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Bolton

Loft Conversion (30 decided)
73.3%
Bolton all applications (4,921 decided)
85.3%

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Other project types in Bolton

Extension (General) (987 decided)
81.6%
Garage / Parking (430 decided)
83.5%
Rear Extension (364 decided)
84.9%
68.2%
New Build (275 decided)
80.4%
Side Extension (235 decided)
82.6%
Conservatory (179 decided)
91.1%
Dormer (174 decided)
79.3%
HMO (69 decided)
40.6%
Front Extension (68 decided)
76.5%
Outbuilding (61 decided)
73.8%
86.0%
Flat Conversion (24 decided)
79.2%
Basement (13 decided)
61.5%
Annex (11 decided)
63.6%
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