Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Warrington

Warrington approved 81.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 612 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

81.2%

change of use (residential) approval rate

612

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

497

Approved

115

Refused

87.0%

Warrington overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Warrington average (87.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Warrington

Change of Use (Residential) (612 decided)

81.2%

Warrington all applications (11,184 decided)

87.0%

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Other project types in Warrington

Rear Extension (3,263 decided)

90.0%

Side Extension (2,074 decided)

86.7%

Dormer (643 decided)

83.2%

Conservatory (473 decided)

89.4%

Outbuilding (322 decided)

82.3%

New Build (238 decided)

81.1%

HMO (155 decided)

83.2%

Annex (61 decided)

83.6%

Basement (31 decided)

90.3%