Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Fife

Fife approved 85.8% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 254 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

85.8%

change of use (residential) approval rate

254

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

218

Approved

Refused

91.5%

Fife overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Fife average (91.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Fife

Change of Use (Residential) (254 decided)

85.8%

Fife all applications (6,313 decided)

91.5%

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