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Hip-to-Gable Conversion approval rate in South Downs

South Downs approved 74.3% of hip-to-gable conversion applications, based on 35 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

74.3%
hip-to-gable conversion approval rate
35
Hip-to-Gable Conversion decisions
26
Approved
9
Refused
91.2%
South Downs overall

Hip-to-Gable Conversion applications are refused more often than the South Downs average (91.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hip-to-gable conversion compares in South Downs

Hip-to-Gable Conversion (35 decided)
74.3%
South Downs all applications (5,730 decided)
91.2%

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Other project types in South Downs

Garage / Parking (1,564 decided)
90.7%
Rear Extension (1,027 decided)
93.0%
Outbuilding (981 decided)
94.9%
Extension (General) (842 decided)
93.8%
Side Extension (576 decided)
91.3%
Dormer (439 decided)
88.2%
82.1%
Conservatory (387 decided)
94.8%
New Build (259 decided)
84.9%
Annex (210 decided)
89.5%
Loft Conversion (170 decided)
83.5%
Front Extension (115 decided)
93.0%
86.8%
Basement (68 decided)
94.1%
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