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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in New Forest National Park

New Forest National Park approved 78.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 308 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

78.2%
change of use (residential) approval rate
308
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
241
Approved
67
Refused
90.3%
New Forest National Park overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the New Forest National Park average (90.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in New Forest National Park

Change of Use (Residential) (308 decided)
78.2%
New Forest National Park all applications (12,811 decided)
90.3%

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Other project types in New Forest National Park

Extension (General) (1,976 decided)
89.1%
Outbuilding (1,588 decided)
90.4%
Garage / Parking (1,328 decided)
86.8%
Rear Extension (969 decided)
91.5%
Side Extension (528 decided)
91.1%
Conservatory (468 decided)
86.3%
Dormer (429 decided)
88.1%
New Build (151 decided)
57.0%
Front Extension (130 decided)
93.1%
Wraparound Extension (74 decided)
89.2%
Annex (49 decided)
79.6%
Loft Conversion (42 decided)
83.3%
Basement (38 decided)
78.9%
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