Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Aberdeen

Aberdeen approved 89.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,878 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

89.5%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,878

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,680

Approved

198

Refused

94.2%

Aberdeen overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Aberdeen average (94.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Aberdeen

Change of Use (Residential) (1,878 decided)

89.5%

Aberdeen all applications (21,779 decided)

94.2%

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