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Flat Conversion approval rate in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne approved 81.0% of flat conversion applications, based on 21 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

81.0%
flat conversion approval rate
21
Flat Conversion decisions
17
Approved
4
Refused
93.3%
Newcastle upon Tyne overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the Newcastle upon Tyne average (93.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in Newcastle upon Tyne

Flat Conversion (21 decided)
81.0%
Newcastle upon Tyne all applications (12,335 decided)
93.3%

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Other project types in Newcastle upon Tyne

Extension (General) (3,129 decided)
94.4%
Garage / Parking (1,429 decided)
94.6%
Change of Use (Residential) (796 decided)
84.3%
New Build (703 decided)
88.2%
Dormer (622 decided)
87.0%
Loft Conversion (317 decided)
92.1%
Rear Extension (312 decided)
96.2%
Conservatory (292 decided)
96.9%
HMO (256 decided)
84.8%
Side Extension (208 decided)
97.6%
Outbuilding (192 decided)
94.3%
Basement (124 decided)
97.6%
Hip-to-Gable Conversion (88 decided)
90.9%
Wraparound Extension (44 decided)
100.0%
Front Extension (38 decided)
89.5%
Annex (16 decided)
93.8%
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