Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Liverpool

Liverpool approved 82.7% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 665 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

82.7%

change of use (residential) approval rate

665

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

550

Approved

115

Refused

88.6%

Liverpool overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Liverpool average (88.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Liverpool

Change of Use (Residential) (665 decided)

82.7%

Liverpool all applications (48,035 decided)

88.6%

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