Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Rotherham

Rotherham approved 90.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 95 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

90.5%

change of use (residential) approval rate

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

Approved

Refused

92.7%

Rotherham overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Rotherham average (92.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Rotherham

Change of Use (Residential) (95 decided)

90.5%

Rotherham all applications (2,503 decided)

92.7%

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