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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Leicester

Leicester approved 69.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 69 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

69.6%
change of use (residential) approval rate
69
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
48
Approved
21
Refused
83.3%
Leicester overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Leicester average (83.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Leicester

Change of Use (Residential) (69 decided)
69.6%
Leicester all applications (538 decided)
83.3%

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Other project types in Leicester

Extension (General) (184 decided)
84.2%
Garage / Parking (58 decided)
74.1%
Dormer (40 decided)
82.5%
Rear Extension (22 decided)
86.4%
Side Extension (17 decided)
88.2%
HMO (13 decided)
53.8%
Outbuilding (12 decided)
83.3%
80.0%
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