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Loft Conversion approval rate in Sheffield

Sheffield approved 78.9% of loft conversion applications, based on 38 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

78.9%
loft conversion approval rate
38
Loft Conversion decisions
30
Approved
8
Refused
90.5%
Sheffield overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Sheffield average (90.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Sheffield

Loft Conversion (38 decided)
78.9%
Sheffield all applications (6,768 decided)
90.5%

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Other project types in Sheffield

Rear Extension (1,725 decided)
91.8%
Side Extension (1,160 decided)
91.1%
Garage / Parking (1,100 decided)
89.2%
New Build (926 decided)
83.3%
Dormer (495 decided)
85.1%
Extension (General) (311 decided)
92.0%
Front Extension (273 decided)
90.8%
Conservatory (265 decided)
93.6%
Outbuilding (227 decided)
87.2%
92.0%
Basement (127 decided)
90.6%
87.1%
94.0%
HMO (65 decided)
86.2%
Annex (34 decided)
94.1%
Flat Conversion (16 decided)
87.5%
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