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Loft Conversion approval rate in Forest of Dean

Forest of Dean approved 98.2% of loft conversion applications, based on 55 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

98.2%
loft conversion approval rate
55
Loft Conversion decisions
54
Approved
1
Refused
88.7%
Forest of Dean overall

Loft Conversion applications are approved more often than the Forest of Dean average (88.7%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How loft conversion compares in Forest of Dean

Loft Conversion (55 decided)
98.2%
Forest of Dean all applications (4,347 decided)
88.7%

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Other project types in Forest of Dean

Garage / Parking (1,166 decided)
89.1%
Extension (General) (671 decided)
93.3%
Rear Extension (582 decided)
95.9%
New Build (527 decided)
83.5%
80.6%
Side Extension (451 decided)
97.3%
Outbuilding (397 decided)
91.7%
Annex (248 decided)
89.5%
Conservatory (184 decided)
96.2%
Dormer (104 decided)
93.3%
Front Extension (80 decided)
98.8%
100.0%
Flat Conversion (12 decided)
83.3%
Basement (11 decided)
90.9%
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