Loft Conversion approval rate in Hackney

Hackney approved 78.1% of loft conversion applications, based on 785 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

78.1%

loft conversion approval rate

785

Loft Conversion decisions

613

Approved

172

Refused

86.2%

Hackney overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Hackney average (86.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Hackney

Loft Conversion (785 decided)

78.1%

Hackney all applications (8,400 decided)

86.2%

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Other project types in Hackney

Rear Extension (1,252 decided)

84.0%

Basement (572 decided)

79.9%

Dormer (560 decided)

81.6%

Extension (General) (423 decided)

82.3%

Side Extension (346 decided)

84.4%

Change of Use (Residential) (293 decided)

64.5%

Outbuilding (239 decided)

87.0%

Garage / Parking (182 decided)

85.7%

New Build (108 decided)

74.1%

Wraparound Extension (102 decided)

86.3%

Flat Conversion (91 decided)

71.4%

HMO (74 decided)

55.4%

Conservatory (49 decided)

89.8%

Hip-to-Gable Conversion (33 decided)

75.8%

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