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Loft Conversion approval rate in Gateshead

Gateshead approved 92.4% of loft conversion applications, based on 131 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

92.4%
loft conversion approval rate
131
Loft Conversion decisions
121
Approved
10
Refused
93.6%
Gateshead overall

Loft Conversion applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Gateshead average (93.6%).

How loft conversion compares in Gateshead

Loft Conversion (131 decided)
92.4%
Gateshead all applications (7,467 decided)
93.6%

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Other project types in Gateshead

Rear Extension (1,422 decided)
96.8%
Garage / Parking (1,119 decided)
93.3%
Side Extension (988 decided)
95.9%
Extension (General) (712 decided)
94.9%
85.2%
Dormer (339 decided)
89.7%
Front Extension (249 decided)
94.0%
New Build (206 decided)
87.9%
Wraparound Extension (192 decided)
96.9%
Outbuilding (185 decided)
90.8%
Conservatory (158 decided)
96.8%
Annex (35 decided)
91.4%
Basement (34 decided)
91.2%
HMO (20 decided)
90.0%
Flat Conversion (19 decided)
94.7%
88.2%
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