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Loft Conversion approval rate in Swansea

Swansea approved 50.0% of loft conversion applications, based on 54 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

50.0%
loft conversion approval rate
54
Loft Conversion decisions
27
Approved
27
Refused
86.1%
Swansea overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Swansea average (86.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Swansea

Loft Conversion (54 decided)
50.0%
Swansea all applications (2,873 decided)
86.1%

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Other project types in Swansea

Rear Extension (604 decided)
82.8%
Side Extension (379 decided)
81.0%
Garage / Parking (344 decided)
82.0%
Conservatory (137 decided)
85.4%
Dormer (120 decided)
63.3%
80.2%
Front Extension (74 decided)
77.0%
Extension (General) (68 decided)
91.2%
Outbuilding (53 decided)
84.9%
Basement (16 decided)
68.8%
81.8%
Flat Conversion (11 decided)
63.6%
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