Loft Conversion approval rate in Southwark

Southwark approved 88.6% of loft conversion applications, based on 2,162 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

88.6%

loft conversion approval rate

2,162

Loft Conversion decisions

1,916

Approved

246

Refused

93.4%

Southwark overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Southwark average (93.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Southwark

Loft Conversion (2,162 decided)

88.6%

Southwark all applications (30,054 decided)

93.4%

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