Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Bury

Bury approved 88.4% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 112 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

88.4%

change of use (residential) approval rate

112

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

Approved

Refused

91.2%

Bury overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Bury average (91.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Bury

Change of Use (Residential) (112 decided)

88.4%

Bury all applications (4,896 decided)

91.2%

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