Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Bristol

Bristol approved 80.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,755 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

80.0%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,755

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,404

Approved

351

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) (1,755 decided)

80.0%

Bristol all applications (24,529 decided)

86.9%

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