Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Oxford

Oxford approved 82.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 356 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

82.9%

change of use (residential) approval rate

356

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

295

Approved

Refused

91.5%

Oxford overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Oxford average (91.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Oxford

Change of Use (Residential) (356 decided)

82.9%

Oxford all applications (6,203 decided)

91.5%

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