Loft Conversion approval rate in Guildford

Guildford approved 75.1% of loft conversion applications, based on 752 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

75.1%

loft conversion approval rate

752

Loft Conversion decisions

565

Approved

187

Refused

81.7%

Guildford overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Guildford average (81.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Guildford

Loft Conversion (752 decided)

75.1%

Guildford all applications (16,972 decided)

81.7%

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