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Loft Conversion approval rate in Gateshead

Gateshead approved 92.2% of loft conversion applications, based on 128 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

92.2%
loft conversion approval rate
128
Loft Conversion decisions
118
Approved
10
Refused
93.7%
Gateshead overall

Loft Conversion applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Gateshead average (93.7%).

How loft conversion compares in Gateshead

Loft Conversion (128 decided)
92.2%
Gateshead all applications (7,366 decided)
93.7%

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Other project types in Gateshead

Rear Extension (1,411 decided)
96.8%
Garage / Parking (1,106 decided)
93.2%
Side Extension (980 decided)
95.8%
Extension (General) (698 decided)
94.8%
85.1%
Dormer (333 decided)
89.5%
Front Extension (247 decided)
93.9%
New Build (203 decided)
87.7%
Wraparound Extension (192 decided)
96.9%
Outbuilding (181 decided)
90.6%
Conservatory (154 decided)
96.8%
Annex (35 decided)
91.4%
Basement (34 decided)
91.2%
HMO (20 decided)
90.0%
Flat Conversion (19 decided)
94.7%
87.5%
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