Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in West Suffolk

West Suffolk approved 82.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 574 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

82.9%

change of use (residential) approval rate

574

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

476

Approved

Refused

94.5%

West Suffolk overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the West Suffolk average (94.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in West Suffolk

Change of Use (Residential) (574 decided)

82.9%

West Suffolk all applications (13,569 decided)

94.5%

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