Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Exeter

Exeter approved 85.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 341 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

85.0%

change of use (residential) approval rate

341

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

290

Approved

Refused

90.5%

Exeter overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Exeter average (90.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Exeter

Change of Use (Residential) (341 decided)

85.0%

Exeter all applications (6,750 decided)

90.5%

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