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Dormer approval rate in Lewisham

Lewisham approved 81.6% of dormer applications, based on 2,117 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

81.6%
dormer approval rate
2,117
Dormer decisions
1,727
Approved
390
Refused
82.4%
Lewisham overall

Dormer applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Lewisham average (82.4%).

How dormer compares in Lewisham

Dormer (2,117 decided)
81.6%
Lewisham all applications (19,510 decided)
82.4%

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Other project types in Lewisham

Rear Extension (4,811 decided)
75.7%
Garage / Parking (3,686 decided)
83.0%
Flat Conversion (2,781 decided)
83.7%
Extension (General) (2,758 decided)
84.1%
Loft Conversion (2,701 decided)
79.3%
78.2%
Basement (1,251 decided)
82.5%
Side Extension (1,199 decided)
75.9%
82.4%
Outbuilding (856 decided)
83.1%
HMO (480 decided)
61.3%
Wraparound Extension (464 decided)
85.1%
Conservatory (372 decided)
83.6%
New Build (304 decided)
88.8%
Annex (83 decided)
69.9%
Front Extension (65 decided)
61.5%
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