Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in North Somerset

North Somerset approved 80.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,228 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

80.0%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,228

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

982

Approved

246

Refused

90.3%

North Somerset overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the North Somerset average (90.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in North Somerset

Change of Use (Residential) (1,228 decided)

80.0%

North Somerset all applications (20,205 decided)

90.3%

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Other project types in North Somerset

Rear Extension (3,268 decided)

94.6%

Side Extension (2,154 decided)

93.4%

New Build (1,479 decided)

81.0%

Dormer (1,099 decided)

90.6%

Conservatory (964 decided)

94.6%

Outbuilding (957 decided)

89.4%

Annex (366 decided)

86.6%

Basement (149 decided)

89.3%

HMO (70 decided)

71.4%