Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Maidstone

Maidstone approved 77.3% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 150 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

77.3%

change of use (residential) approval rate

150

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

116

Approved

Refused

83.6%

Maidstone overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Maidstone average (83.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Maidstone

Change of Use (Residential) (150 decided)

77.3%

Maidstone all applications (1,843 decided)

83.6%

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