Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Sandwell

Sandwell approved 89.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 311 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

89.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

311

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

277

Approved

Refused

92.9%

Sandwell overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Sandwell average (92.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Sandwell

Change of Use (Residential) (311 decided)

89.1%

Sandwell all applications (6,354 decided)

92.9%

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