Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Bristol

Bristol approved 79.7% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,818 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

79.7%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,818

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,449

Approved

369

Refused

86.9%

Bristol overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Bristol average (86.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Bristol

Change of Use (Residential) (1,818 decided)

79.7%

Bristol all applications (25,431 decided)

86.9%

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