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Flat Conversion approval rate in Newark & Sherwood

Newark & Sherwood approved 80.0% of flat conversion applications, based on 10 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

80.0%
flat conversion approval rate
10
Flat Conversion decisions
8
Approved
2
Refused
87.4%
Newark & Sherwood overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the Newark & Sherwood average (87.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in Newark & Sherwood

Flat Conversion (10 decided)
80.0%
Newark & Sherwood all applications (9,966 decided)
87.4%

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Other project types in Newark & Sherwood

Garage / Parking (1,440 decided)
80.6%
Rear Extension (1,039 decided)
86.5%
Extension (General) (753 decided)
85.4%
Outbuilding (601 decided)
84.7%
Side Extension (590 decided)
85.1%
75.2%
New Build (456 decided)
73.2%
Conservatory (272 decided)
91.2%
Front Extension (209 decided)
83.7%
Dormer (170 decided)
74.7%
Annex (137 decided)
79.6%
81.3%
Loft Conversion (67 decided)
76.1%
HMO (19 decided)
78.9%
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