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Flat Conversion approval rate in Sefton

Sefton approved 72.6% of flat conversion applications, based on 84 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

72.6%
flat conversion approval rate
84
Flat Conversion decisions
61
Approved
23
Refused
88.0%
Sefton overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the Sefton average (88.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in Sefton

Flat Conversion (84 decided)
72.6%
Sefton all applications (7,121 decided)
88.0%

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Other project types in Sefton

Extension (General) (1,873 decided)
93.5%
Garage / Parking (927 decided)
91.2%
Rear Extension (533 decided)
90.4%
71.8%
Dormer (485 decided)
92.8%
Conservatory (387 decided)
97.7%
New Build (332 decided)
85.2%
Outbuilding (296 decided)
90.5%
Side Extension (218 decided)
96.3%
Loft Conversion (76 decided)
94.7%
HMO (60 decided)
33.3%
100.0%
100.0%
Basement (41 decided)
82.9%
Annex (41 decided)
95.1%
Front Extension (36 decided)
94.4%
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