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Loft Conversion approval rate in Plymouth

Plymouth approved 96.9% of loft conversion applications, based on 196 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

96.9%
loft conversion approval rate
196
Loft Conversion decisions
190
Approved
6
Refused
92.0%
Plymouth overall

Loft Conversion applications are approved more often than the Plymouth average (92.0%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How loft conversion compares in Plymouth

Loft Conversion (196 decided)
96.9%
Plymouth all applications (4,579 decided)
92.0%

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Other project types in Plymouth

Rear Extension (1,299 decided)
97.2%
Garage / Parking (868 decided)
89.3%
Side Extension (651 decided)
96.6%
87.7%
Dormer (396 decided)
95.7%
HMO (325 decided)
92.6%
Extension (General) (301 decided)
94.7%
Outbuilding (215 decided)
94.0%
Conservatory (175 decided)
93.7%
Front Extension (169 decided)
93.5%
96.7%
New Build (110 decided)
79.1%
97.8%
Annex (87 decided)
92.0%
Basement (83 decided)
96.4%
Flat Conversion (39 decided)
97.4%
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