Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Knowsley

Knowsley approved 89.7% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 232 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

89.7%

change of use (residential) approval rate

232

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

208

Approved

Refused

94.5%

Knowsley overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Knowsley average (94.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Knowsley

Change of Use (Residential) (232 decided)

89.7%

Knowsley all applications (4,280 decided)

94.5%

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