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Loft Conversion approval rate in South Gloucestershire

South Gloucestershire approved 79.7% of loft conversion applications, based on 703 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

79.7%
loft conversion approval rate
703
Loft Conversion decisions
560
Approved
143
Refused
87.0%
South Gloucestershire overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the South Gloucestershire average (87.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in South Gloucestershire

Loft Conversion (703 decided)
79.7%
South Gloucestershire all applications (15,481 decided)
87.0%

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Other project types in South Gloucestershire

Rear Extension (3,835 decided)
90.8%
New Build (2,676 decided)
76.5%
Garage / Parking (2,599 decided)
83.4%
Side Extension (2,449 decided)
87.0%
Dormer (1,051 decided)
82.2%
80.2%
Outbuilding (855 decided)
84.7%
Front Extension (636 decided)
84.4%
Extension (General) (574 decided)
81.9%
Conservatory (458 decided)
91.9%
Wraparound Extension (416 decided)
90.4%
Annex (387 decided)
79.1%
HMO (300 decided)
78.0%
83.4%
Flat Conversion (42 decided)
78.6%
Basement (39 decided)
89.7%
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