Loft Conversion approval rate in New Forest

New Forest approved 90.9% of loft conversion applications, based on 197 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

90.9%

loft conversion approval rate

197

Loft Conversion decisions

179

Approved

Refused

87.7%

New Forest overall

Loft Conversion applications are approved more often than the New Forest average (87.7%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How loft conversion compares in New Forest

Loft Conversion (197 decided)

90.9%

New Forest all applications (9,108 decided)

87.7%

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