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

New Forest National Park approved 78.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 301 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

78.1%
change of use (residential) approval rate
301
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
235
Approved
66
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) (301 decided)
78.1%
New Forest National Park all applications (12,657 decided)
90.3%

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Other project types in New Forest National Park

Extension (General) (1,967 decided)
89.1%
Outbuilding (1,575 decided)
90.3%
Garage / Parking (1,322 decided)
86.8%
Rear Extension (962 decided)
91.5%
Side Extension (525 decided)
91.0%
Conservatory (463 decided)
86.6%
Dormer (425 decided)
88.0%
New Build (151 decided)
57.0%
Front Extension (129 decided)
93.0%
89.2%
Annex (49 decided)
79.6%
Loft Conversion (42 decided)
83.3%
Basement (37 decided)
78.4%
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