Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Chesterfield

Chesterfield approved 86.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 320 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

86.2%

change of use (residential) approval rate

320

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

276

Approved

Refused

90.2%

Chesterfield overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Chesterfield average (90.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Chesterfield

Change of Use (Residential) (320 decided)

86.2%

Chesterfield all applications (4,972 decided)

90.2%

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