Flat Conversion approval rate in County Durham

County Durham approved 78.3% of flat conversion applications, based on 23 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

78.3%

flat conversion approval rate

Flat Conversion decisions

Approved

Refused

94.9%

County Durham overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the County Durham average (94.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in County Durham

Flat Conversion (23 decided)

78.3%

County Durham all applications (15,557 decided)

94.9%

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