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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Harborough

Harborough approved 79.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 216 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

79.2%
change of use (residential) approval rate
216
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
171
Approved
45
Refused
87.6%
Harborough overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Harborough average (87.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Harborough

Change of Use (Residential) (216 decided)
79.2%
Harborough all applications (2,069 decided)
87.6%

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Other project types in Harborough

Rear Extension (621 decided)
91.8%
Garage / Parking (523 decided)
89.3%
Side Extension (358 decided)
94.4%
New Build (231 decided)
82.3%
Outbuilding (199 decided)
91.0%
Extension (General) (189 decided)
91.5%
Front Extension (125 decided)
91.2%
Dormer (115 decided)
89.6%
Conservatory (82 decided)
92.7%
92.1%
Loft Conversion (57 decided)
89.5%
Annex (54 decided)
87.0%
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