Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Aberdeen

Aberdeen approved 89.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,817 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

89.6%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,817

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,628

Approved

189

Refused

94.3%

Aberdeen overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Aberdeen average (94.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Aberdeen

Change of Use (Residential) (1,817 decided)

89.6%

Aberdeen all applications (21,448 decided)

94.3%

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