Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Lichfield

Lichfield approved 77.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 178 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

77.0%

change of use (residential) approval rate

178

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

137

Approved

Refused

84.6%

Lichfield overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Lichfield average (84.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Lichfield

Change of Use (Residential) (178 decided)

77.0%

Lichfield all applications (2,866 decided)

84.6%

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