Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Winchester

Winchester approved 88.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 261 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

88.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

261

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

230

Approved

Refused

94.9%

Winchester overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Winchester average (94.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Winchester

Change of Use (Residential) (261 decided)

88.1%

Winchester all applications (7,039 decided)

94.9%

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