Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Chichester

Chichester approved 76.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 250 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

76.0%

change of use (residential) approval rate

250

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

190

Approved

Refused

89.9%

Chichester overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Chichester average (89.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Chichester

Change of Use (Residential) (250 decided)

76.0%

Chichester all applications (4,711 decided)

89.9%

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