Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Chelmsford

Chelmsford approved 69.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 26 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

69.2%

change of use (residential) approval rate

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

Approved

Refused

85.7%

Chelmsford overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Chelmsford average (85.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Chelmsford

Change of Use (Residential) (26 decided)

69.2%

Chelmsford all applications (505 decided)

85.7%

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