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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Coventry

Coventry approved 72.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 155 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

72.9%
change of use (residential) approval rate
155
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
113
Approved
42
Refused
83.8%
Coventry overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Coventry average (83.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Coventry

Change of Use (Residential) (155 decided)
72.9%
Coventry all applications (1,909 decided)
83.8%

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Other project types in Coventry

Rear Extension (475 decided)
84.2%
Garage / Parking (323 decided)
87.6%
Side Extension (178 decided)
92.1%
Dormer (129 decided)
82.2%
New Build (118 decided)
78.8%
Extension (General) (112 decided)
83.9%
HMO (103 decided)
72.8%
Loft Conversion (96 decided)
85.4%
Outbuilding (92 decided)
89.1%
96.4%
Front Extension (38 decided)
92.1%
86.5%
Flat Conversion (29 decided)
93.1%
Conservatory (22 decided)
90.9%
Basement (20 decided)
100.0%
Annex (14 decided)
92.9%
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