Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Newark & Sherwood

Newark & Sherwood approved 76.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 547 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

76.2%

change of use (residential) approval rate

547

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

417

Approved

130

Refused

88.0%

Newark & Sherwood overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Newark & Sherwood average (88.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Newark & Sherwood

Change of Use (Residential) (547 decided)

76.2%

Newark & Sherwood all applications (10,831 decided)

88.0%

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