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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in East Ayrshire

East Ayrshire approved 88.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 36 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

88.9%
change of use (residential) approval rate
36
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
32
Approved
4
Refused
95.6%
East Ayrshire overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the East Ayrshire average (95.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in East Ayrshire

Change of Use (Residential) (36 decided)
88.9%
East Ayrshire all applications (1,112 decided)
95.6%

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Other project types in East Ayrshire

Extension (General) (93 decided)
96.8%
Garage / Parking (80 decided)
93.8%
Rear Extension (57 decided)
98.2%
Outbuilding (38 decided)
92.1%
New Build (38 decided)
92.1%
Dormer (23 decided)
91.3%
Side Extension (17 decided)
100.0%
Conservatory (12 decided)
100.0%
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