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Loft Conversion approval rate in Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea approved 90.2% of loft conversion applications, based on 123 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

90.2%
loft conversion approval rate
123
Loft Conversion decisions
111
Approved
12
Refused
89.0%
Southend-on-Sea overall

Loft Conversion applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Southend-on-Sea average (89.0%).

How loft conversion compares in Southend-on-Sea

Loft Conversion (123 decided)
90.2%
Southend-on-Sea all applications (1,108 decided)
89.0%

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Other project types in Southend-on-Sea

Rear Extension (469 decided)
90.4%
Garage / Parking (307 decided)
92.5%
Dormer (267 decided)
91.0%
Side Extension (215 decided)
92.1%
73.0%
Flat Conversion (115 decided)
67.8%
89.5%
HMO (79 decided)
88.6%
Outbuilding (79 decided)
94.9%
Conservatory (45 decided)
97.8%
92.9%
Front Extension (38 decided)
100.0%
Extension (General) (28 decided)
89.3%
Basement (17 decided)
82.4%
Annex (15 decided)
100.0%
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