Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Test Valley

Test Valley approved 81.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 239 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

81.6%

change of use (residential) approval rate

239

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

195

Approved

Refused

91.4%

Test Valley overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Test Valley average (91.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Test Valley

Change of Use (Residential) (239 decided)

81.6%

Test Valley all applications (6,063 decided)

91.4%

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