Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in New Forest

New Forest approved 79.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 274 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

79.6%

change of use (residential) approval rate

274

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

218

Approved

Refused

87.7%

New Forest overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the New Forest average (87.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in New Forest

Change of Use (Residential) (274 decided)

79.6%

New Forest all applications (9,108 decided)

87.7%

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