Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Guildford

Guildford approved 72.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 445 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

72.6%

change of use (residential) approval rate

445

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

323

Approved

122

Refused

81.7%

Guildford overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Guildford average (81.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Guildford

Change of Use (Residential) (445 decided)

72.6%

Guildford all applications (16,972 decided)

81.7%

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