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Loft Conversion approval rate in Lancaster

Lancaster approved 85.7% of loft conversion applications, based on 49 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

85.7%
loft conversion approval rate
49
Loft Conversion decisions
42
Approved
7
Refused
86.3%
Lancaster overall

Loft Conversion applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Lancaster average (86.3%).

How loft conversion compares in Lancaster

Loft Conversion (49 decided)
85.7%
Lancaster all applications (1,758 decided)
86.3%

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Other project types in Lancaster

Extension (General) (513 decided)
92.2%
Rear Extension (490 decided)
91.6%
Garage / Parking (369 decided)
91.3%
Dormer (275 decided)
88.7%
Side Extension (227 decided)
89.9%
Conservatory (186 decided)
96.2%
77.1%
New Build (155 decided)
89.0%
Outbuilding (131 decided)
89.3%
89.5%
97.7%
Front Extension (22 decided)
90.9%
Flat Conversion (20 decided)
55.0%
Basement (15 decided)
86.7%
Annex (14 decided)
85.7%
HMO (12 decided)
100.0%
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