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Dormer approval rate in New Forest National Park

New Forest National Park approved 88.1% of dormer applications, based on 429 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

88.1%
dormer approval rate
429
Dormer decisions
378
Approved
51
Refused
90.3%
New Forest National Park overall

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

How dormer compares in New Forest National Park

Dormer (429 decided)
88.1%
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%
78.2%
New Build (151 decided)
57.0%
Front Extension (130 decided)
93.1%
89.2%
Annex (49 decided)
79.6%
Loft Conversion (42 decided)
83.3%
Basement (38 decided)
78.9%
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