Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Cheshire West & Chester

Cheshire West & Chester approved 84.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 793 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

84.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

793

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

667

Approved

126

Refused

91.9%

Cheshire West & Chester overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Cheshire West & Chester average (91.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Cheshire West & Chester

Change of Use (Residential) (793 decided)

84.1%

Cheshire West & Chester all applications (17,272 decided)

91.9%

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