Loft conversions change your roofline — and that makes them one of the more closely scrutinised application types. Councils scrutinise visibility, overlooking and street character more closely than for ground-level work. Here's what the data shows in West Lancashire.
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Loft conversions face more scrutiny than rear or side extensions because they change the property's profile from the street. Dormers, mansards and hip-to-gable alterations are particularly sensitive.
Two houses on the same street can get different outcomes.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Here's how loft conversions stack up against other common projects in West Lancashire.
| Type | Decisions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Wraparound Extension | 66 | 100.0% |
| Side Extension | 517 | 100.0% |
| HMO | 23 | 100.0% |
| Loft Conversion | 137 | 100.0% |
| Front Extension | 91 | 100.0% |
| Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 20 | 100.0% |
| Dormer | 315 | 99.7% |
| Conservatory | 240 | 99.6% |
| Rear Extension | 909 | 99.2% |
| Garage / Parking | 1,024 | 97.7% |
| Annex | 43 | 97.7% |
| Outbuilding | 308 | 97.1% |
| New Build | 225 | 96.9% |
| Extension (General) | 798 | 94.4% |
| Change of Use (Residential) | 311 | 93.2% |
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