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

Isle of Wight approved 82.3% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 560 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

82.3%

change of use (residential) approval rate

560

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

461

Approved

Refused

88.2%

Isle of Wight overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Isle of Wight average (88.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

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

Change of Use (Residential) (560 decided)

82.3%

Isle of Wight all applications (14,098 decided)

88.2%

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