Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Surrey Heath

Surrey Heath approved 85.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 179 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

85.5%

change of use (residential) approval rate

179

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

153

Approved

Refused

90.2%

Surrey Heath overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Surrey Heath average (90.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Surrey Heath

Change of Use (Residential) (179 decided)

85.5%

Surrey Heath all applications (5,111 decided)

90.2%

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Other project types in Surrey Heath

Rear Extension (1,409 decided)

88.9%

Side Extension (1,074 decided)

88.4%

Conservatory (393 decided)

90.3%

New Build (364 decided)

83.0%

Dormer (256 decided)

80.5%

Outbuilding (209 decided)

87.1%

Annex (37 decided)

86.5%

HMO (29 decided)

100.0%

Basement (28 decided)

96.4%