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Loft conversion approval rate in City of London

City of London approved 99.4% of loft conversion applications, based on 170 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

99.4%
loft conversion approval rate
170
Loft conversion decisions
169
Approved
1
Refused
98.7%
City of London overall

Loft conversion applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the City of London average (98.7%).

How loft conversion applications compare in City of London

Loft conversion (170 decided)
99.4%
City of London all applications (7,538 decided)
98.7%

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Other project types in City of London

Basement (967 decided)
99.0%
98.4%
Other extension (423 decided)
99.1%
Garage and parking (353 decided)
98.3%
New build (194 decided)
97.9%
Outbuilding (67 decided)
97.0%
Dormer (52 decided)
100.0%
Rear extension (46 decided)
100.0%
Flat conversion (20 decided)
100.0%
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