Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne approved 84.3% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 796 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

84.3%

change of use (residential) approval rate

796

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

671

Approved

125

Refused

93.3%

Newcastle upon Tyne overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Newcastle upon Tyne average (93.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Newcastle upon Tyne

Change of Use (Residential) (796 decided)

84.3%

Newcastle upon Tyne all applications (12,335 decided)

93.3%

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