Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Guildford

Guildford approved 72.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 469 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

72.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

469

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

338

Approved

131

Refused

82.0%

Guildford overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Guildford average (82.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Guildford

Change of Use (Residential) (469 decided)

72.1%

Guildford all applications (17,793 decided)

82.0%

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