Flat Conversion approval rate in County Durham

County Durham approved 80.0% of flat conversion applications, based on 20 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

80.0%

flat conversion approval rate

Flat Conversion decisions

Approved

Refused

95.0%

County Durham overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the County Durham average (95.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in County Durham

Flat Conversion (20 decided)

80.0%

County Durham all applications (14,377 decided)

95.0%

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