Loft Conversion approval rate in Newham

Newham approved 78.6% of loft conversion applications, based on 2,024 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

78.6%

loft conversion approval rate

2,024

Loft Conversion decisions

1,591

Approved

433

Refused

84.8%

Newham overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Newham average (84.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Newham

Loft Conversion (2,024 decided)

78.6%

Newham all applications (21,604 decided)

84.8%

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Other project types in Newham

Rear Extension (4,486 decided)

78.5%

Dormer (3,115 decided)

78.7%

Extension (General) (1,659 decided)

78.5%

Change of Use (Residential) (1,361 decided)

66.2%

Garage / Parking (1,255 decided)

87.1%

Side Extension (1,099 decided)

79.7%

Flat Conversion (771 decided)

81.2%

New Build (566 decided)

85.5%

Outbuilding (423 decided)

76.6%

Basement (397 decided)

73.0%

Wraparound Extension (354 decided)

88.7%

HMO (291 decided)

40.2%

Conservatory (198 decided)

87.4%

Hip-to-Gable Conversion (121 decided)

79.3%

Front Extension (85 decided)

62.4%

Annex (40 decided)

70.0%

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