Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire approved 76.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,097 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

76.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,097

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

835

Approved

262

Refused

85.4%

Buckinghamshire overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Buckinghamshire average (85.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Buckinghamshire

Change of Use (Residential) (1,097 decided)

76.1%

Buckinghamshire all applications (25,814 decided)

85.4%

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