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Loft Conversion approval rate in Brentwood

Brentwood approved 70.1% of loft conversion applications, based on 562 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

70.1%
loft conversion approval rate
562
Loft Conversion decisions
394
Approved
168
Refused
79.4%
Brentwood overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Brentwood average (79.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Brentwood

Loft Conversion (562 decided)
70.1%
Brentwood all applications (7,771 decided)
79.4%

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Other project types in Brentwood

Rear Extension (3,957 decided)
83.5%
Garage / Parking (3,322 decided)
83.2%
Side Extension (2,251 decided)
81.8%
Dormer (1,477 decided)
73.1%
Front Extension (986 decided)
83.2%
Outbuilding (782 decided)
79.8%
Conservatory (764 decided)
86.1%
Extension (General) (449 decided)
84.0%
Wraparound Extension (419 decided)
79.7%
76.8%
New Build (338 decided)
76.9%
76.3%
Annex (200 decided)
82.0%
Basement (168 decided)
81.0%
Flat Conversion (43 decided)
67.4%
HMO (18 decided)
55.6%
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