Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Dorset

Dorset approved 84.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,123 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

84.0%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,123

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

943

Approved

180

Refused

92.8%

Dorset overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Dorset average (92.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Dorset

Change of Use (Residential) (1,123 decided)

84.0%

Dorset all applications (25,048 decided)

92.8%

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Other project types in Dorset

Rear Extension (2,047 decided)

93.6%

Outbuilding (1,198 decided)

91.9%

Side Extension (1,119 decided)

94.1%

Dormer (841 decided)

92.4%

Conservatory (702 decided)

97.0%

New Build (511 decided)

83.2%

Annex (435 decided)

88.7%

Basement (58 decided)

87.9%

HMO (17 decided)

64.7%