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Loft Conversion approval rate in Dorset

Dorset approved 94.1% of loft conversion applications, based on 307 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

94.1%
loft conversion approval rate
307
Loft Conversion decisions
289
Approved
18
Refused
92.3%
Dorset overall

Loft Conversion applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Dorset average (92.3%).

How loft conversion compares in Dorset

Loft Conversion (307 decided)
94.1%
Dorset all applications (11,976 decided)
92.3%

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Other project types in Dorset

Garage / Parking (3,283 decided)
91.3%
Rear Extension (2,080 decided)
93.7%
Extension (General) (1,977 decided)
94.3%
Outbuilding (1,219 decided)
91.8%
84.1%
Side Extension (1,131 decided)
94.1%
Dormer (852 decided)
92.3%
Conservatory (715 decided)
97.1%
New Build (521 decided)
83.3%
Annex (441 decided)
88.7%
Front Extension (290 decided)
95.9%
Wraparound Extension (142 decided)
95.8%
Basement (61 decided)
88.5%
Flat Conversion (33 decided)
90.9%
91.3%
HMO (17 decided)
64.7%
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