Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Knowsley

Knowsley approved 90.3% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 247 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

90.3%

change of use (residential) approval rate

247

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

223

Approved

Refused

94.4%

Knowsley overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Knowsley average (94.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Knowsley

Change of Use (Residential) (247 decided)

90.3%

Knowsley all applications (4,478 decided)

94.4%

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