Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Medway

Medway approved 83.4% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 793 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

83.4%

change of use (residential) approval rate

793

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

661

Approved

132

Refused

88.1%

Medway overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Medway average (88.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Medway

Change of Use (Residential) (793 decided)

83.4%

Medway all applications (10,302 decided)

88.1%

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