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Flat Conversion approval rate in Sandwell

Sandwell approved 96.4% of flat conversion applications, based on 28 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

96.4%
flat conversion approval rate
28
Flat Conversion decisions
27
Approved
1
Refused
93.4%
Sandwell overall

Flat Conversion applications are approved more often than the Sandwell average (93.4%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How flat conversion compares in Sandwell

Flat Conversion (28 decided)
96.4%
Sandwell all applications (7,050 decided)
93.4%

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Other project types in Sandwell

Rear Extension (3,157 decided)
93.4%
Side Extension (1,078 decided)
94.5%
Garage / Parking (446 decided)
91.9%
90.8%
Conservatory (313 decided)
95.5%
Extension (General) (259 decided)
91.1%
Front Extension (233 decided)
94.4%
Dormer (220 decided)
87.3%
Wraparound Extension (195 decided)
95.9%
Loft Conversion (170 decided)
92.9%
Outbuilding (109 decided)
92.7%
New Build (53 decided)
88.7%
HMO (38 decided)
100.0%
96.9%
Annex (12 decided)
91.7%
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