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Loft Conversion approval rate in Swindon

Swindon approved 84.2% of loft conversion applications, based on 19 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

84.2%
loft conversion approval rate
19
Loft Conversion decisions
16
Approved
3
Refused
94.3%
Swindon overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the Swindon average (94.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in Swindon

Loft Conversion (19 decided)
84.2%
Swindon all applications (3,908 decided)
94.3%

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Other project types in Swindon

Rear Extension (1,075 decided)
93.0%
Side Extension (436 decided)
92.4%
Garage / Parking (347 decided)
91.4%
Conservatory (221 decided)
95.9%
New Build (217 decided)
88.5%
Dormer (143 decided)
87.4%
Front Extension (105 decided)
88.6%
Extension (General) (96 decided)
92.7%
83.1%
Outbuilding (60 decided)
93.3%
96.2%
Annex (13 decided)
84.6%
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