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

King's Lynn & West Norfolk approved 80.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 201 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

80.6%
change of use (residential) approval rate
201
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
162
Approved
39
Refused
90.6%
King's Lynn & West Norfolk overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the King's Lynn & West Norfolk average (90.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

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

Change of Use (Residential) (201 decided)
80.6%
King's Lynn & West Norfolk all applications (1,980 decided)
90.6%

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Other project types in King's Lynn & West Norfolk

Extension (General) (473 decided)
94.7%
Garage / Parking (411 decided)
91.2%
Rear Extension (216 decided)
96.3%
Outbuilding (195 decided)
96.9%
Side Extension (125 decided)
98.4%
New Build (105 decided)
88.6%
Annex (73 decided)
83.6%
Conservatory (65 decided)
100.0%
Front Extension (36 decided)
97.2%
Dormer (32 decided)
100.0%
100.0%
Loft Conversion (21 decided)
95.2%
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