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Loft Conversion approval rate in Cheltenham

Cheltenham approved 92.8% of loft conversion applications, based on 415 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

92.8%
loft conversion approval rate
415
Loft Conversion decisions
385
Approved
30
Refused
96.0%
Cheltenham overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Cheltenham average (96.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Cheltenham

Loft Conversion (415 decided)
92.8%
Cheltenham all applications (14,292 decided)
96.0%

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Other project types in Cheltenham

Rear Extension (2,516 decided)
98.0%
Garage / Parking (1,895 decided)
95.9%
Side Extension (1,366 decided)
96.9%
Extension (General) (1,266 decided)
96.3%
Dormer (580 decided)
96.2%
Outbuilding (577 decided)
96.0%
94.4%
Conservatory (493 decided)
99.2%
New Build (378 decided)
87.6%
Basement (349 decided)
96.3%
Wraparound Extension (286 decided)
97.6%
Front Extension (229 decided)
96.5%
Annex (136 decided)
91.9%
96.0%
Flat Conversion (28 decided)
89.3%
HMO (27 decided)
85.2%
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