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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Highland

Highland approved 94.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 120 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

94.2%
change of use (residential) approval rate
120
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
113
Approved
7
Refused
94.9%
Highland overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Highland average (94.9%).

How change of use (residential) compares in Highland

Change of Use (Residential) (120 decided)
94.2%
Highland all applications (2,828 decided)
94.9%

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Other project types in Highland

Extension (General) (349 decided)
98.3%
Garage / Parking (306 decided)
95.8%
New Build (191 decided)
88.0%
Outbuilding (143 decided)
99.3%
Conservatory (33 decided)
93.9%
Dormer (27 decided)
100.0%
Annex (25 decided)
96.0%
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