Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Birmingham

Birmingham approved 55.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,863 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

55.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,863

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,026

Approved

837

Refused

83.8%

Birmingham overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Birmingham average (83.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Birmingham

Change of Use (Residential) (1,863 decided)

55.1%

Birmingham all applications (33,111 decided)

83.8%

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