Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight approved 82.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 582 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

82.5%

change of use (residential) approval rate

582

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

480

Approved

102

Refused

88.3%

Isle of Wight overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Isle of Wight average (88.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Isle of Wight

Change of Use (Residential) (582 decided)

82.5%

Isle of Wight all applications (14,505 decided)

88.3%

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