Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Leeds

Leeds approved 77.3% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 2,245 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

77.3%

change of use (residential) approval rate

2,245

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,736

Approved

509

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) (2,245 decided)

77.3%

Leeds all applications (44,615 decided)

86.6%

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