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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Highland

Highland approved 93.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 86 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

93.0%
change of use (residential) approval rate
86
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
80
Approved
6
Refused
94.8%
Highland overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Highland average (94.8%).

How change of use (residential) compares in Highland

Change of Use (Residential) (86 decided)
93.0%
Highland all applications (2,338 decided)
94.8%

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Other project types in Highland

Extension (General) (268 decided)
97.8%
Garage / Parking (267 decided)
95.1%
New Build (172 decided)
87.8%
Outbuilding (115 decided)
100.0%
Conservatory (30 decided)
93.3%
Dormer (22 decided)
100.0%
Annex (17 decided)
94.1%
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