Data-backed planning intelligence · 2,500,000+ decisions analysed across England, Scotland and Wales

Loft Conversion approval rate in York

York approved 89.8% of loft conversion applications, based on 225 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

89.8%
loft conversion approval rate
225
Loft Conversion decisions
202
Approved
23
Refused
90.3%
York overall

Loft Conversion applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the York average (90.3%).

How loft conversion compares in York

Loft Conversion (225 decided)
89.8%
York all applications (10,877 decided)
90.3%

Planning a loft conversion in York?

89.8% get approved — but the odds vary by street. Your Pro Report shows exactly what gets approved and refused near your property.

✓ Your ward's loft conversion approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable loft conversion decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Get York Pro Report — £79

Less than one set of revised drawings.

Other project types in York

Rear Extension (2,435 decided)
94.1%
Side Extension (1,600 decided)
93.8%
Garage / Parking (1,205 decided)
90.7%
Dormer (806 decided)
89.1%
Extension (General) (616 decided)
88.6%
Wraparound Extension (521 decided)
95.2%
77.8%
New Build (433 decided)
76.0%
Outbuilding (355 decided)
87.6%
Front Extension (351 decided)
92.3%
Conservatory (315 decided)
96.2%
HMO (296 decided)
82.1%
93.1%
Annex (103 decided)
87.4%
Basement (84 decided)
86.9%
Flat Conversion (21 decided)
57.1%
Check planning approval patterns — Free