Loft Conversion approval rate in Newham

Newham approved 78.7% of loft conversion applications, based on 1,990 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

78.7%

loft conversion approval rate

1,990

Loft Conversion decisions

1,567

Approved

423

Refused

84.7%

Newham overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Newham average (84.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Newham

Loft Conversion (1,990 decided)

78.7%

Newham all applications (20,907 decided)

84.7%

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Other project types in Newham

Rear Extension (4,353 decided)

78.6%

Dormer (3,080 decided)

79.0%

Extension (General) (1,626 decided)

78.5%

Change of Use (Residential) (1,332 decided)

66.7%

Garage / Parking (1,226 decided)

87.1%

Side Extension (1,056 decided)

79.7%

Flat Conversion (769 decided)

81.1%

New Build (560 decided)

85.7%

Outbuilding (409 decided)

77.0%

Basement (388 decided)

73.2%

Wraparound Extension (335 decided)

89.3%

HMO (283 decided)

39.6%

Conservatory (192 decided)

87.5%

Hip-to-Gable Conversion (121 decided)

79.3%

Front Extension (83 decided)

62.7%

Annex (39 decided)

69.2%

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