Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Cheshire East

Cheshire East approved 75.7% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 804 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

75.7%

change of use (residential) approval rate

804

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

609

Approved

195

Refused

84.4%

Cheshire East overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Cheshire East average (84.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Cheshire East

Change of Use (Residential) (804 decided)

75.7%

Cheshire East all applications (15,157 decided)

84.4%

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Other project types in Cheshire East

Rear Extension (2,442 decided)

92.3%

Side Extension (1,664 decided)

90.9%

New Build (783 decided)

77.8%

Outbuilding (763 decided)

80.6%

Dormer (555 decided)

84.9%

Conservatory (412 decided)

93.2%

Annex (158 decided)

79.1%

Basement (73 decided)

82.2%

HMO (41 decided)

82.9%