Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in County Durham

County Durham approved 87.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,096 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

87.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,096

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

955

Approved

141

Refused

95.0%

County Durham overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the County Durham average (95.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in County Durham

Change of Use (Residential) (1,096 decided)

87.1%

County Durham all applications (14,377 decided)

95.0%

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