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Flat Conversion approval rate in Newark & Sherwood

Newark & Sherwood approved 85.7% of flat conversion applications, based on 14 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

85.7%
flat conversion approval rate
14
Flat Conversion decisions
12
Approved
2
Refused
83.6%
Newark & Sherwood overall

Flat Conversion applications are approved more often than the Newark & Sherwood average (83.6%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How flat conversion compares in Newark & Sherwood

Flat Conversion (14 decided)
85.7%
Newark & Sherwood all applications (6,138 decided)
83.6%

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Other project types in Newark & Sherwood

Garage / Parking (1,626 decided)
82.5%
Rear Extension (1,169 decided)
87.6%
Extension (General) (853 decided)
86.5%
Outbuilding (691 decided)
86.7%
Side Extension (660 decided)
86.5%
77.0%
New Build (491 decided)
74.5%
Conservatory (340 decided)
91.8%
Front Extension (220 decided)
84.1%
Dormer (196 decided)
77.6%
Annex (156 decided)
80.8%
82.7%
Loft Conversion (76 decided)
78.9%
HMO (23 decided)
82.6%
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