Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Gateshead

Gateshead approved 85.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 477 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

85.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

477

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

406

Approved

Refused

93.7%

Gateshead overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Gateshead average (93.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Gateshead

Change of Use (Residential) (477 decided)

85.1%

Gateshead all applications (7,366 decided)

93.7%

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