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Basement approval rate in LLDC

LLDC approved 91.7% of basement applications, based on 72 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

91.7%
basement approval rate
72
Basement decisions
66
Approved
6
Refused
98.6%
LLDC overall

Basement applications are refused more often than the LLDC average (98.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How basement compares in LLDC

Basement (72 decided)
91.7%
LLDC all applications (3,226 decided)
98.6%

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Other project types in LLDC

Garage / Parking (287 decided)
96.9%
94.0%
Extension (General) (52 decided)
94.2%
New Build (52 decided)
96.2%
Rear Extension (25 decided)
100.0%
Outbuilding (21 decided)
95.2%
Flat Conversion (17 decided)
82.4%
Loft Conversion (16 decided)
93.8%
Dormer (10 decided)
100.0%
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