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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Mid Sussex

Mid Sussex approved 88.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 262 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

88.9%
change of use (residential) approval rate
262
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
233
Approved
29
Refused
93.1%
Mid Sussex overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Mid Sussex average (93.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Mid Sussex

Change of Use (Residential) (262 decided)
88.9%
Mid Sussex all applications (5,410 decided)
93.1%

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Other project types in Mid Sussex

Garage / Parking (1,498 decided)
92.0%
Rear Extension (1,347 decided)
95.4%
Side Extension (775 decided)
95.1%
Extension (General) (563 decided)
92.2%
Dormer (518 decided)
91.5%
Outbuilding (471 decided)
92.8%
Loft Conversion (380 decided)
92.6%
Conservatory (367 decided)
97.3%
Front Extension (247 decided)
95.5%
New Build (174 decided)
76.4%
Wraparound Extension (103 decided)
93.2%
92.4%
Annex (76 decided)
86.8%
Basement (29 decided)
93.1%
Flat Conversion (15 decided)
86.7%
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