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Loft Conversion approval rate in South Ribble

South Ribble approved 97.8% of loft conversion applications, based on 45 decisions analysed.

Last updated: April 2026

97.8%
loft conversion approval rate
45
Loft Conversion decisions
44
Approved
1
Refused
95.3%
South Ribble overall

Loft Conversion applications are approved more often than the South Ribble average (95.3%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How loft conversion compares in South Ribble

Loft Conversion (45 decided)
97.8%
South Ribble all applications (3,944 decided)
95.3%

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Other project types in South Ribble

Rear Extension (964 decided)
98.2%
Garage / Parking (617 decided)
95.3%
Side Extension (544 decided)
96.9%
Extension (General) (317 decided)
94.6%
New Build (285 decided)
89.1%
90.3%
Dormer (211 decided)
96.2%
Outbuilding (182 decided)
89.6%
Conservatory (159 decided)
98.7%
Wraparound Extension (117 decided)
97.4%
Front Extension (71 decided)
98.6%
Annex (53 decided)
98.1%
HMO (20 decided)
90.0%
Basement (12 decided)
91.7%
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