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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in South Staffordshire

South Staffordshire approved 75.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 58 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

75.9%
change of use (residential) approval rate
58
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
44
Approved
14
Refused
87.1%
South Staffordshire overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the South Staffordshire average (87.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in South Staffordshire

Change of Use (Residential) (58 decided)
75.9%
South Staffordshire all applications (1,485 decided)
87.1%

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Other project types in South Staffordshire

Rear Extension (261 decided)
91.6%
Garage / Parking (207 decided)
82.1%
Side Extension (161 decided)
91.3%
Extension (General) (117 decided)
88.0%
Outbuilding (73 decided)
75.3%
New Build (46 decided)
71.7%
Front Extension (42 decided)
88.1%
Dormer (39 decided)
84.6%
Loft Conversion (32 decided)
84.4%
93.5%
Annex (20 decided)
70.0%
Conservatory (20 decided)
85.0%
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