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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Oxford

Oxford approved 82.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 315 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

82.9%
change of use (residential) approval rate
315
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
261
Approved
54
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) (315 decided)
82.9%
Oxford all applications (5,477 decided)
91.5%

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Other project types in Oxford

Rear Extension (1,277 decided)
89.2%
Garage / Parking (656 decided)
84.9%
Dormer (449 decided)
91.3%
Side Extension (417 decided)
84.7%
Loft Conversion (341 decided)
90.6%
Outbuilding (275 decided)
87.3%
HMO (261 decided)
77.4%
New Build (231 decided)
82.7%
Conservatory (157 decided)
91.1%
Wraparound Extension (134 decided)
84.3%
88.4%
Extension (General) (116 decided)
89.7%
Front Extension (82 decided)
91.5%
Basement (79 decided)
98.7%
Flat Conversion (53 decided)
81.1%
Annex (35 decided)
62.9%
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