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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Derbyshire Dales

Derbyshire Dales approved 87.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 169 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

87.0%
change of use (residential) approval rate
169
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
147
Approved
22
Refused
90.7%
Derbyshire Dales overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Derbyshire Dales average (90.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Derbyshire Dales

Change of Use (Residential) (169 decided)
87.0%
Derbyshire Dales all applications (2,221 decided)
90.7%

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Other project types in Derbyshire Dales

Extension (General) (565 decided)
92.9%
Garage / Parking (410 decided)
88.5%
Rear Extension (294 decided)
91.8%
Side Extension (198 decided)
93.4%
New Build (190 decided)
85.3%
Outbuilding (165 decided)
91.5%
Conservatory (113 decided)
93.8%
Dormer (73 decided)
84.9%
Front Extension (46 decided)
89.1%
Loft Conversion (23 decided)
78.3%
89.5%
Annex (18 decided)
83.3%
Basement (14 decided)
85.7%
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