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Loft Conversion approval rate in Sheffield

Sheffield approved 80.0% of loft conversion applications, based on 40 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

80.0%
loft conversion approval rate
40
Loft Conversion decisions
32
Approved
8
Refused
90.6%
Sheffield overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Sheffield average (90.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Sheffield

Loft Conversion (40 decided)
80.0%
Sheffield all applications (7,218 decided)
90.6%

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Other project types in Sheffield

Rear Extension (1,846 decided)
91.6%
Side Extension (1,245 decided)
90.9%
Garage / Parking (1,160 decided)
89.3%
New Build (991 decided)
83.7%
Dormer (531 decided)
84.7%
Extension (General) (337 decided)
92.3%
Front Extension (284 decided)
90.8%
Conservatory (283 decided)
93.3%
Outbuilding (248 decided)
88.7%
92.0%
Basement (140 decided)
92.1%
86.6%
93.8%
HMO (70 decided)
87.1%
Annex (37 decided)
94.6%
Flat Conversion (17 decided)
88.2%
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