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Loft Conversion approval rate in Gateshead

Gateshead approved 92.7% of loft conversion applications, based on 124 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

92.7%
loft conversion approval rate
124
Loft Conversion decisions
115
Approved
9
Refused
93.8%
Gateshead overall

Loft Conversion applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Gateshead average (93.8%).

How loft conversion compares in Gateshead

Loft Conversion (124 decided)
92.7%
Gateshead all applications (7,156 decided)
93.8%

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Other project types in Gateshead

Rear Extension (1,377 decided)
96.7%
Garage / Parking (1,072 decided)
93.3%
Side Extension (961 decided)
95.7%
Extension (General) (683 decided)
94.9%
85.7%
Dormer (325 decided)
89.5%
Front Extension (244 decided)
93.9%
New Build (199 decided)
87.4%
Wraparound Extension (188 decided)
96.8%
Outbuilding (176 decided)
90.9%
Conservatory (151 decided)
96.7%
Annex (34 decided)
94.1%
Basement (34 decided)
91.2%
HMO (19 decided)
89.5%
Flat Conversion (18 decided)
94.4%
87.5%
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