Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in South Downs

South Downs approved 82.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 400 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

82.0%

change of use (residential) approval rate

400

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

328

Approved

Refused

93.2%

South Downs overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the South Downs average (93.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in South Downs

Change of Use (Residential) (400 decided)

82.0%

South Downs all applications (10,988 decided)

93.2%

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