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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Broadland

Broadland approved 85.3% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 300 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

85.3%
change of use (residential) approval rate
300
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
256
Approved
44
Refused
93.7%
Broadland overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Broadland average (93.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Broadland

Change of Use (Residential) (300 decided)
85.3%
Broadland all applications (7,441 decided)
93.7%

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Other project types in Broadland

Rear Extension (1,101 decided)
98.0%
Garage / Parking (1,006 decided)
91.5%
Side Extension (542 decided)
97.6%
Extension (General) (529 decided)
97.7%
Outbuilding (429 decided)
95.3%
New Build (242 decided)
78.1%
Front Extension (207 decided)
97.6%
Dormer (203 decided)
96.6%
Loft Conversion (183 decided)
97.3%
Conservatory (180 decided)
99.4%
Annex (162 decided)
95.1%
Wraparound Extension (107 decided)
99.1%
Flat Conversion (15 decided)
60.0%
100.0%
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