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Flat Conversion approval rate in Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea approved 66.0% of flat conversion applications, based on 103 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

66.0%
flat conversion approval rate
103
Flat Conversion decisions
68
Approved
35
Refused
89.1%
Southend-on-Sea overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the Southend-on-Sea average (89.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in Southend-on-Sea

Flat Conversion (103 decided)
66.0%
Southend-on-Sea all applications (1,683 decided)
89.1%

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Other project types in Southend-on-Sea

Rear Extension (433 decided)
90.1%
Garage / Parking (274 decided)
91.6%
Dormer (240 decided)
90.4%
Side Extension (189 decided)
91.0%
71.2%
Loft Conversion (108 decided)
89.8%
89.2%
HMO (70 decided)
87.1%
Outbuilding (70 decided)
94.3%
Conservatory (41 decided)
97.6%
91.9%
Front Extension (34 decided)
100.0%
Extension (General) (28 decided)
89.3%
Basement (16 decided)
81.2%
Annex (11 decided)
100.0%
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