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Flat Conversion approval rate in OPDC

OPDC approved 98.0% of flat conversion applications, based on 49 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

98.0%
flat conversion approval rate
49
Flat Conversion decisions
48
Approved
1
Refused
97.2%
OPDC overall

Flat Conversion applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the OPDC average (97.2%).

How flat conversion compares in OPDC

Flat Conversion (49 decided)
98.0%
OPDC all applications (1,267 decided)
97.2%

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Other project types in OPDC

Garage / Parking (460 decided)
98.5%
92.6%
New Build (91 decided)
97.8%
Basement (85 decided)
98.8%
Extension (General) (67 decided)
98.5%
Rear Extension (35 decided)
97.1%
Loft Conversion (28 decided)
96.4%
Side Extension (21 decided)
95.2%
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