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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: October 2026

90.5%
change of use (residential) approval rate
95
Change of use (residential) decisions
86
Approved
9
Refused
92.0%
Rotherham overall

This rate rests on 95 decisions, a small sample, so treat it with caution.

How change of use (residential) applications compare in Rotherham

Change of use (residential) (95 decided)
90.5%
Rotherham all applications (1,717 decided)
92.0%

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Other project types in Rotherham

Rear extension (778 decided)
92.7%
Side extension (498 decided)
94.4%
Garage and parking (275 decided)
90.5%
Front extension (182 decided)
90.1%
New build (148 decided)
86.5%
Conservatory (116 decided)
97.4%
Dormer (91 decided)
89.0%
98.8%
Outbuilding (79 decided)
89.9%
Other extension (65 decided)
92.3%
Annex (11 decided)
90.9%
Loft conversion (10 decided)
80.0%
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