Flat Conversion approval rate in Manchester

Manchester approved 69.1% of flat conversion applications, based on 94 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

69.1%

flat conversion approval rate

Flat Conversion decisions

Approved

Refused

87.9%

Manchester overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the Manchester average (87.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in Manchester

Flat Conversion (94 decided)

69.1%

Manchester all applications (13,750 decided)

87.9%

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