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Change of Use approval rate in Lichfield

Lichfield approved 77.0% of change of use applications, based on 183 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

77.0%
change of use approval rate
183
Change of Use decisions
141
Approved
42
Refused
84.6%
Lichfield overall

How change of use compares in Lichfield

Change of Use (183 decided)
77.0%
Lichfield all types (2,866 decided)
84.6%

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Other application types in Lichfield

Full (1,811 decided)
85.7%
Other (264 decided)
79.9%
Certificate of Lawfulness (248 decided)
81.5%
Listed Building (207 decided)
88.4%
Change of Use (183 decided)
77.0%
Advertisement (81 decided)
92.6%
Prior Approval (67 decided)
83.6%
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