Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Forest of Dean

Forest of Dean approved 80.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 458 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

80.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

458

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

367

Approved

Refused

90.6%

Forest of Dean overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Forest of Dean average (90.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Forest of Dean

Change of Use (Residential) (458 decided)

80.1%

Forest of Dean all applications (6,046 decided)

90.6%

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