Flat Conversion approval rate in New Forest

New Forest approved 75.0% of flat conversion applications, based on 12 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

75.0%

flat conversion approval rate

Flat Conversion decisions

Approved

Refused

87.7%

New Forest overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the New Forest average (87.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in New Forest

Flat Conversion (12 decided)

75.0%

New Forest all applications (8,940 decided)

87.7%

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