Loft Conversion approval rate in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne approved 92.1% of loft conversion applications, based on 317 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

92.1%

loft conversion approval rate

317

Loft Conversion decisions

292

Approved

Refused

93.3%

Newcastle upon Tyne overall

Loft Conversion applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Newcastle upon Tyne average (93.3%).

How loft conversion compares in Newcastle upon Tyne

Loft Conversion (317 decided)

92.1%

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%

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%

Flat Conversion (21 decided)

81.0%

Annex (16 decided)

93.8%

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