Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Sandwell

Sandwell approved 90.8% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 380 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

90.8%

change of use (residential) approval rate

380

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

345

Approved

Refused

93.4%

Sandwell overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Sandwell average (93.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Sandwell

Change of Use (Residential) (380 decided)

90.8%

Sandwell all applications (7,050 decided)

93.4%

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