Loft conversion planning approval in West Lancashire
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 17 Jun 2026.
Of 56 loft conversion planning applications decided by West Lancashire in the last 5 years, 82% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in West Lancashire
- Extension : 83% approved (282 decided)
- Rear extension : 85% approved (132 decided)
- Tree work : 96% approved (95 decided)
- Demolition : 84% approved (77 decided)
- Side extension : 86% approved (77 decided)
- Porch : 93% approved (58 decided)
- Change of use : 53% approved (55 decided)
- Two-storey extension : 81% approved (52 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for West Lancashire, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how West Lancashire decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.