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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Dumfries & Galloway

Dumfries & Galloway approved 96.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 2,294 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

96.1%
change of use (residential) approval rate
2,294
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
2,204
Approved
90
Refused
97.7%
Dumfries & Galloway overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Dumfries & Galloway average (97.7%).

How change of use (residential) compares in Dumfries & Galloway

Change of Use (Residential) (2,294 decided)
96.1%
Dumfries & Galloway all applications (22,558 decided)
97.7%

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Other project types in Dumfries & Galloway

Extension (General) (5,092 decided)
99.1%
New Build (3,811 decided)
93.9%
Garage / Parking (2,444 decided)
96.5%
Outbuilding (1,100 decided)
98.1%
Dormer (406 decided)
96.6%
Annex (217 decided)
97.2%
Conservatory (212 decided)
100.0%
Rear Extension (107 decided)
98.1%
Flat Conversion (33 decided)
97.0%
Basement (28 decided)
100.0%
HMO (15 decided)
93.3%
Side Extension (13 decided)
92.3%
Loft Conversion (11 decided)
100.0%
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