Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Exeter

Exeter approved 86.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 372 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

86.0%

change of use (residential) approval rate

372

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

320

Approved

Refused

90.9%

Exeter overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Exeter average (90.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Exeter

Change of Use (Residential) (372 decided)

86.0%

Exeter all applications (7,254 decided)

90.9%

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