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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth approved 77.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 169 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

77.5%
change of use (residential) approval rate
169
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
131
Approved
38
Refused
90.8%
Great Yarmouth overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Great Yarmouth average (90.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Great Yarmouth

Change of Use (Residential) (169 decided)
77.5%
Great Yarmouth all applications (1,873 decided)
90.8%

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Other project types in Great Yarmouth

Rear Extension (434 decided)
93.1%
Garage / Parking (419 decided)
86.6%
Side Extension (247 decided)
91.9%
Extension (General) (175 decided)
92.0%
Outbuilding (137 decided)
89.1%
Conservatory (109 decided)
93.6%
Front Extension (102 decided)
92.2%
New Build (102 decided)
74.5%
Dormer (51 decided)
94.1%
Loft Conversion (47 decided)
87.2%
91.3%
Annex (34 decided)
61.8%
Flat Conversion (33 decided)
36.4%
HMO (18 decided)
66.7%
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