Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Leeds

Leeds approved 77.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 2,273 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

77.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

2,273

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,752

Approved

521

Refused

86.6%

Leeds overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Leeds average (86.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Leeds

Change of Use (Residential) (2,273 decided)

77.1%

Leeds all applications (45,050 decided)

86.6%

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