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Loft Conversion approval rate in Forest of Dean

Forest of Dean approved 98.0% of loft conversion applications, based on 51 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

98.0%
loft conversion approval rate
51
Loft Conversion decisions
50
Approved
1
Refused
90.6%
Forest of Dean overall

Loft Conversion applications are approved more often than the Forest of Dean average (90.6%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How loft conversion compares in Forest of Dean

Loft Conversion (51 decided)
98.0%
Forest of Dean all applications (6,046 decided)
90.6%

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Other project types in Forest of Dean

Garage / Parking (1,108 decided)
89.0%
Extension (General) (632 decided)
93.4%
Rear Extension (544 decided)
95.8%
New Build (503 decided)
82.9%
80.1%
Side Extension (415 decided)
97.3%
Outbuilding (374 decided)
92.2%
Annex (238 decided)
89.5%
Conservatory (178 decided)
96.1%
Dormer (94 decided)
93.6%
Front Extension (71 decided)
98.6%
100.0%
Flat Conversion (12 decided)
83.3%
Basement (10 decided)
90.0%
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