Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Medway

Medway approved 82.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 914 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

82.9%

change of use (residential) approval rate

914

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

758

Approved

156

Refused

88.3%

Medway overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Medway average (88.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Medway

Change of Use (Residential) (914 decided)

82.9%

Medway all applications (11,155 decided)

88.3%

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