Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Lichfield

Lichfield approved 76.4% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 182 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

76.4%

change of use (residential) approval rate

182

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

139

Approved

Refused

84.5%

Lichfield overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Lichfield average (84.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Lichfield

Change of Use (Residential) (182 decided)

76.4%

Lichfield all applications (2,991 decided)

84.5%

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