Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Canterbury

Canterbury approved 78.7% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 136 decisions analysed.

Last updated: April 2026

78.7%

change of use (residential) approval rate

136

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

107

Approved

Refused

94.6%

Canterbury overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Canterbury average (94.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Canterbury

Change of Use (Residential) (136 decided)

78.7%

Canterbury all applications (4,270 decided)

94.6%

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