Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Adur & Worthing

Adur & Worthing approved 85.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 646 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

85.9%

change of use (residential) approval rate

646

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

555

Approved

Refused

93.2%

Adur & Worthing overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Adur & Worthing average (93.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Adur & Worthing

Change of Use (Residential) (646 decided)

85.9%

Adur & Worthing all applications (13,786 decided)

93.2%

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