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Loft Conversion approval rate in Cambridge

Cambridge approved 94.3% of loft conversion applications, based on 545 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

94.3%
loft conversion approval rate
545
Loft Conversion decisions
514
Approved
31
Refused
92.4%
Cambridge overall

Loft Conversion applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Cambridge average (92.4%).

How loft conversion compares in Cambridge

Loft Conversion (545 decided)
94.3%
Cambridge all applications (4,752 decided)
92.4%

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Other project types in Cambridge

Rear Extension (2,099 decided)
96.5%
Garage / Parking (1,595 decided)
95.0%
Side Extension (1,248 decided)
96.3%
Outbuilding (799 decided)
96.9%
Dormer (589 decided)
96.9%
Front Extension (490 decided)
95.9%
81.6%
Extension (General) (471 decided)
93.8%
New Build (451 decided)
89.4%
Wraparound Extension (383 decided)
97.1%
Conservatory (345 decided)
98.6%
Annex (226 decided)
93.8%
Basement (108 decided)
98.1%
100.0%
HMO (81 decided)
85.2%
Flat Conversion (12 decided)
100.0%
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