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Loft conversion approval rate in Lincoln

Lincoln approved 93.9% of loft conversion applications, based on 33 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

93.9%
loft conversion approval rate
33
Loft conversion decisions
31
Approved
2
Refused
94.2%
Lincoln overall

This rate rests on 33 decisions, a small sample, so treat it with caution.

How loft conversion applications compare in Lincoln

Loft conversion (33 decided)
93.9%
Lincoln all applications (3,466 decided)
94.2%

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Other project types in Lincoln

Rear extension (984 decided)
98.3%
HMO (873 decided)
94.5%
92.7%
Side extension (615 decided)
98.9%
Garage and parking (482 decided)
94.0%
Wraparound extension (266 decided)
98.5%
New build (260 decided)
89.2%
Other extension (211 decided)
95.3%
Outbuilding (168 decided)
94.0%
Front extension (119 decided)
99.2%
Dormer (98 decided)
91.8%
Conservatory (91 decided)
98.9%
Flat conversion (47 decided)
83.0%
Annex (42 decided)
95.2%
Basement (32 decided)
96.9%
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