Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Surrey Heath

Surrey Heath approved 85.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 124 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

85.5%

change of use (residential) approval rate

124

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

106

Approved

Refused

90.5%

Surrey Heath overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Surrey Heath average (90.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Surrey Heath

Change of Use (Residential) (124 decided)

85.5%

Surrey Heath all applications (4,021 decided)

90.5%

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