Change of Use approval rate in Chesterfield

Chesterfield approved 89.1% of change of use applications, based on 92 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

89.1%

change of use approval rate

Change of Use decisions

Approved

Refused

90.4%

Chesterfield overall

How change of use compares in Chesterfield

Change of Use (92 decided)

89.1%

Chesterfield all types (4,800 decided)

90.4%

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 4,800 decisions.

Other application types in Chesterfield

Full (2,551 decided)

91.7%

Trees (825 decided)

94.4%

Other (747 decided)

90.0%

Advertisement (200 decided)

92.0%

Listed Building (139 decided)

97.1%

Certificate of Lawfulness (121 decided)

85.1%

Change of Use (92 decided)

89.1%

Discharge of Conditions (83 decided)

14.5%

Prior Approval (42 decided)

81.0%

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