Flat conversion approval rate in Bristol

Name: Flat conversion planning approval rate in Bristol
Creator: PlanningLens
Published: 2026-10-23T20:37:40+00:00
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Bristol approved 74.2% of flat conversion applications, based on 252 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

74.2%

flat conversion approval rate

252

Flat conversion decisions

187

Approved

Refused

85.4%

Bristol overall

Flat conversion applications are refused more often than the Bristol average (85.4%).

How flat conversion applications compare in Bristol

Flat conversion (252 decided)

74.2%

Bristol all applications (17,284 decided)

85.4%

Before you apply in Bristol

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