Loft Conversion approval rate in Richmond

Richmond approved 81.7% of loft conversion applications, based on 3,740 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

81.7%

loft conversion approval rate

3,740

Loft Conversion decisions

3,054

Approved

686

Refused

87.6%

Richmond overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Richmond average (87.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Richmond

Loft Conversion (3,740 decided)

81.7%

Richmond all applications (33,219 decided)

87.6%

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