Loft Conversion approval rate in Hackney

Hackney approved 81.1% of loft conversion applications, based on 2,538 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

81.1%

loft conversion approval rate

2,538

Loft Conversion decisions

2,059

Approved

479

Refused

86.8%

Hackney overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Hackney average (86.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Hackney

Loft Conversion (2,538 decided)

81.1%

Hackney all applications (21,378 decided)

86.8%

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Other project types in Hackney

Rear Extension (4,029 decided)

85.0%

Basement (2,925 decided)

88.3%

Change of Use (Residential) (2,033 decided)

86.8%

Dormer (1,605 decided)

81.9%

Extension (General) (1,414 decided)

84.4%

Garage / Parking (1,051 decided)

93.1%

Flat Conversion (981 decided)

92.0%

Side Extension (961 decided)

85.5%

New Build (940 decided)

87.8%

Outbuilding (581 decided)

85.7%

Wraparound Extension (239 decided)

84.9%

HMO (168 decided)

71.4%

Conservatory (127 decided)

89.8%

Hip-to-Gable Conversion (74 decided)

66.2%

Front Extension (71 decided)

84.5%

Annex (16 decided)

81.2%

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