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Flat Conversion approval rate in Dorset

Dorset approved 84.6% of flat conversion applications, based on 13 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

84.6%
flat conversion approval rate
13
Flat Conversion decisions
11
Approved
2
Refused
92.4%
Dorset overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the Dorset average (92.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in Dorset

Flat Conversion (13 decided)
84.6%
Dorset all applications (8,267 decided)
92.4%

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Other project types in Dorset

Garage / Parking (1,035 decided)
91.2%
Rear Extension (708 decided)
94.1%
Extension (General) (577 decided)
92.9%
Outbuilding (422 decided)
91.9%
83.1%
Side Extension (363 decided)
95.3%
Dormer (287 decided)
94.1%
Conservatory (231 decided)
98.3%
Annex (147 decided)
88.4%
New Build (144 decided)
82.6%
Loft Conversion (100 decided)
96.0%
Front Extension (86 decided)
98.8%
94.2%
81.8%
HMO (10 decided)
70.0%
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