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Loft Conversion approval rate in New Forest National Park

New Forest National Park approved 83.3% of loft conversion applications, based on 42 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

83.3%
loft conversion approval rate
42
Loft Conversion decisions
35
Approved
7
Refused
87.8%
New Forest National Park overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the New Forest National Park average (87.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in New Forest National Park

Loft Conversion (42 decided)
83.3%
New Forest National Park all applications (8,374 decided)
87.8%

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Other project types in New Forest National Park

Extension (General) (1,984 decided)
89.2%
Outbuilding (1,603 decided)
90.5%
Garage / Parking (1,332 decided)
86.9%
Rear Extension (977 decided)
91.6%
Side Extension (530 decided)
91.1%
Conservatory (475 decided)
86.5%
Dormer (431 decided)
88.2%
78.2%
New Build (151 decided)
57.0%
Front Extension (131 decided)
93.1%
89.2%
Annex (50 decided)
80.0%
Basement (38 decided)
78.9%
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