Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Lichfield

Lichfield approved 76.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 154 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

76.6%

change of use (residential) approval rate

154

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

118

Approved

Refused

84.9%

Lichfield overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Lichfield average (84.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Lichfield

Change of Use (Residential) (154 decided)

76.6%

Lichfield all applications (2,583 decided)

84.9%

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