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Flat Conversion approval rate in Bristol

Bristol approved 72.9% of flat conversion applications, based on 240 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

72.9%
flat conversion approval rate
240
Flat Conversion decisions
175
Approved
65
Refused
86.9%
Bristol overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the Bristol average (86.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in Bristol

Flat Conversion (240 decided)
72.9%
Bristol all applications (24,529 decided)
86.9%

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Other project types in Bristol

Rear Extension (5,501 decided)
90.9%
Garage / Parking (2,892 decided)
84.9%
Loft Conversion (2,661 decided)
88.6%
Dormer (2,553 decided)
90.8%
Side Extension (2,247 decided)
88.1%
Extension (General) (1,944 decided)
88.3%
80.0%
HMO (805 decided)
75.7%
Outbuilding (803 decided)
88.7%
New Build (711 decided)
72.7%
91.3%
Basement (608 decided)
90.1%
Conservatory (554 decided)
92.6%
Wraparound Extension (421 decided)
94.1%
Annex (289 decided)
77.2%
Front Extension (189 decided)
81.5%
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