Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Stafford

Stafford approved 75.7% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 230 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

75.7%

change of use (residential) approval rate

230

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

174

Approved

Refused

83.2%

Stafford overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Stafford average (83.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Stafford

Change of Use (Residential) (230 decided)

75.7%

Stafford all applications (2,971 decided)

83.2%

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