Loft Conversion approval rate in Guildford

Guildford approved 76.0% of loft conversion applications, based on 795 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

76.0%

loft conversion approval rate

795

Loft Conversion decisions

604

Approved

191

Refused

82.1%

Guildford overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Guildford average (82.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Guildford

Loft Conversion (795 decided)

76.0%

Guildford all applications (18,185 decided)

82.1%

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