Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Fife

Fife approved 85.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 198 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

85.9%

change of use (residential) approval rate

198

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

170

Approved

Refused

90.7%

Fife overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Fife average (90.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Fife

Change of Use (Residential) (198 decided)

85.9%

Fife all applications (5,321 decided)

90.7%

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