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Flat Conversion approval rate in Sefton

Sefton approved 75.0% of flat conversion applications, based on 80 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

75.0%
flat conversion approval rate
80
Flat Conversion decisions
60
Approved
20
Refused
87.5%
Sefton overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the Sefton average (87.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in Sefton

Flat Conversion (80 decided)
75.0%
Sefton all applications (6,655 decided)
87.5%

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Other project types in Sefton

Extension (General) (1,794 decided)
93.4%
Garage / Parking (863 decided)
91.3%
71.1%
Rear Extension (460 decided)
89.3%
Dormer (450 decided)
92.2%
Conservatory (369 decided)
97.6%
New Build (321 decided)
84.7%
Outbuilding (278 decided)
90.3%
Side Extension (178 decided)
95.5%
Loft Conversion (68 decided)
94.1%
HMO (56 decided)
30.4%
100.0%
Annex (40 decided)
95.0%
Basement (39 decided)
87.2%
100.0%
Front Extension (29 decided)
93.1%
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