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Loft Conversion approval rate in Islington

Islington approved 67.2% of loft conversion applications, based on 6,059 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

67.2%
loft conversion approval rate
6,059
Loft Conversion decisions
4,071
Approved
1,988
Refused
82.8%
Islington overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Islington average (82.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Islington

Loft Conversion (6,059 decided)
67.2%
Islington all applications (85,214 decided)
82.8%

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Other project types in Islington

Rear Extension (11,667 decided)
80.7%
Basement (10,639 decided)
82.3%
77.0%
Extension (General) (5,803 decided)
80.7%
Dormer (3,491 decided)
76.5%
Garage / Parking (3,076 decided)
72.9%
New Build (2,076 decided)
71.7%
Side Extension (1,924 decided)
80.1%
Conservatory (1,665 decided)
85.9%
Outbuilding (1,501 decided)
85.4%
Flat Conversion (1,422 decided)
67.2%
HMO (321 decided)
76.0%
Wraparound Extension (223 decided)
83.0%
Front Extension (129 decided)
79.1%
Annex (90 decided)
78.9%
53.7%
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