Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in South Downs

South Downs approved 82.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 382 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

82.2%

change of use (residential) approval rate

382

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

314

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) (382 decided)

82.2%

South Downs all applications (10,511 decided)

93.2%

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