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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Horsham

Horsham approved 72.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 678 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

72.9%
change of use (residential) approval rate
678
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
494
Approved
184
Refused
91.2%
Horsham overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Horsham average (91.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Horsham

Change of Use (Residential) (678 decided)
72.9%
Horsham all applications (12,372 decided)
91.2%

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Other project types in Horsham

Rear Extension (2,125 decided)
95.3%
Garage / Parking (2,083 decided)
88.3%
Side Extension (1,319 decided)
96.3%
New Build (771 decided)
78.6%
Dormer (661 decided)
91.4%
Outbuilding (580 decided)
89.5%
Conservatory (457 decided)
98.2%
Extension (General) (430 decided)
90.2%
Front Extension (389 decided)
96.1%
Wraparound Extension (314 decided)
96.8%
Loft Conversion (233 decided)
94.4%
Annex (144 decided)
84.7%
91.1%
Basement (32 decided)
96.9%
Flat Conversion (30 decided)
76.7%
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