Loft Conversion approval rate in Lewisham

Lewisham approved 79.3% of loft conversion applications, based on 2,647 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

79.3%

loft conversion approval rate

2,647

Loft Conversion decisions

2,098

Approved

549

Refused

82.9%

Lewisham overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Lewisham average (82.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Lewisham

Loft Conversion (2,647 decided)

79.3%

Lewisham all applications (25,419 decided)

82.9%

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