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

Dumfries & Galloway approved 95.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 2,346 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

95.9%
change of use (residential) approval rate
2,346
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
2,249
Approved
97
Refused
97.5%
Dumfries & Galloway overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Dumfries & Galloway average (97.5%).

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

Change of Use (Residential) (2,346 decided)
95.9%
Dumfries & Galloway all applications (23,176 decided)
97.5%

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Other project types in Dumfries & Galloway

Extension (General) (5,188 decided)
99.1%
New Build (3,886 decided)
93.6%
Garage / Parking (2,507 decided)
96.2%
Outbuilding (1,120 decided)
97.8%
Dormer (415 decided)
96.4%
Annex (221 decided)
96.8%
Conservatory (212 decided)
100.0%
Rear Extension (109 decided)
98.2%
Flat Conversion (34 decided)
97.1%
Basement (29 decided)
96.6%
HMO (17 decided)
94.1%
Side Extension (13 decided)
92.3%
Loft Conversion (11 decided)
100.0%
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