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Loft Conversion approval rate in Southwark

Southwark approved 88.8% of loft conversion applications, based on 2,209 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

88.8%
loft conversion approval rate
2,209
Loft Conversion decisions
1,962
Approved
247
Refused
93.0%
Southwark overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Southwark average (93.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Southwark

Loft Conversion (2,209 decided)
88.8%
Southwark all applications (23,560 decided)
93.0%

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Other project types in Southwark

Garage / Parking (5,593 decided)
96.1%
Rear Extension (3,997 decided)
92.3%
Basement (3,655 decided)
94.4%
Extension (General) (2,980 decided)
94.1%
Dormer (2,845 decided)
93.2%
89.3%
Side Extension (1,869 decided)
94.4%
New Build (1,538 decided)
95.4%
Outbuilding (1,201 decided)
92.6%
Flat Conversion (840 decided)
91.0%
Wraparound Extension (436 decided)
94.3%
Conservatory (260 decided)
92.7%
94.0%
HMO (168 decided)
85.1%
Annex (122 decided)
95.1%
Front Extension (118 decided)
93.2%
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