Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Bradford

Bradford approved 75.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,644 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

75.5%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,644

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,242

Approved

402

Refused

79.2%

Bradford overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Bradford average (79.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Bradford

Change of Use (Residential) (1,644 decided)

75.5%

Bradford all applications (28,182 decided)

79.2%

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Other project types in Bradford

Rear Extension (6,297 decided)

87.8%

Dormer (3,726 decided)

87.3%

Side Extension (3,332 decided)

85.0%

Outbuilding (936 decided)

77.1%

Conservatory (557 decided)

87.1%

Basement (377 decided)

77.2%

Annex (277 decided)

76.2%

HMO (151 decided)

73.5%

New Build (149 decided)

73.2%