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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in King's Lynn & West Norfolk

King's Lynn & West Norfolk approved 82.4% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 125 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

82.4%
change of use (residential) approval rate
125
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
103
Approved
22
Refused
93.2%
King's Lynn & West Norfolk overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the King's Lynn & West Norfolk average (93.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in King's Lynn & West Norfolk

Change of Use (Residential) (125 decided)
82.4%
King's Lynn & West Norfolk all applications (2,011 decided)
93.2%

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Other project types in King's Lynn & West Norfolk

Extension (General) (376 decided)
95.5%
Garage / Parking (298 decided)
91.9%
Rear Extension (149 decided)
96.0%
Outbuilding (145 decided)
97.2%
New Build (86 decided)
90.7%
Side Extension (81 decided)
100.0%
Annex (55 decided)
85.5%
Conservatory (44 decided)
100.0%
Dormer (23 decided)
100.0%
Front Extension (20 decided)
100.0%
Loft Conversion (17 decided)
94.1%
100.0%
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