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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in West Lancashire

West Lancashire approved 93.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 311 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

93.2%
change of use (residential) approval rate
311
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
290
Approved
21
Refused
94.6%
West Lancashire overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the West Lancashire average (94.6%).

How change of use (residential) compares in West Lancashire

Change of Use (Residential) (311 decided)
93.2%
West Lancashire all applications (7,008 decided)
94.6%

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Other project types in West Lancashire

Garage / Parking (1,028 decided)
97.7%
Rear Extension (913 decided)
99.2%
Extension (General) (801 decided)
94.4%
Side Extension (520 decided)
100.0%
Dormer (316 decided)
99.7%
Outbuilding (308 decided)
97.1%
Conservatory (240 decided)
99.6%
New Build (226 decided)
96.9%
Loft Conversion (137 decided)
100.0%
Front Extension (91 decided)
100.0%
100.0%
Annex (43 decided)
97.7%
HMO (23 decided)
100.0%
100.0%
Basement (13 decided)
100.0%
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