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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Highland

Highland approved 95.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 68 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

95.6%
change of use (residential) approval rate
68
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
65
Approved
3
Refused
94.4%
Highland overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Highland average (94.4%).

How change of use (residential) compares in Highland

Change of Use (Residential) (68 decided)
95.6%
Highland all applications (1,987 decided)
94.4%

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Less than one set of revised drawings.

Other project types in Highland

Garage / Parking (245 decided)
94.7%
Extension (General) (224 decided)
98.2%
New Build (166 decided)
87.3%
Outbuilding (89 decided)
100.0%
Conservatory (28 decided)
92.9%
Dormer (22 decided)
100.0%
Annex (13 decided)
92.3%
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