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Loft Conversion approval rate in OPDC

OPDC approved 96.4% of loft conversion applications, based on 28 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

96.4%
loft conversion approval rate
28
Loft Conversion decisions
27
Approved
1
Refused
97.2%
OPDC overall

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

How loft conversion compares in OPDC

Loft Conversion (28 decided)
96.4%
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%
Flat Conversion (49 decided)
98.0%
Rear Extension (35 decided)
97.1%
Side Extension (21 decided)
95.2%
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