Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Bradford

Bradford approved 75.3% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,594 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

75.3%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,594

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,201

Approved

393

Refused

79.0%

Bradford overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Bradford average (79.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Bradford

Change of Use (Residential) (1,594 decided)

75.3%

Bradford all applications (27,622 decided)

79.0%

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