Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Chesterfield

Chesterfield approved 86.8% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 311 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

86.8%

change of use (residential) approval rate

311

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

270

Approved

Refused

90.4%

Chesterfield overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Chesterfield average (90.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Chesterfield

Change of Use (Residential) (311 decided)

86.8%

Chesterfield all applications (4,800 decided)

90.4%

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