Flat Conversion approval rate in New Forest

New Forest approved 71.4% of flat conversion applications, based on 14 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

71.4%

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 (14 decided)

71.4%

New Forest all applications (9,108 decided)

87.7%

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