Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Peterborough

Peterborough approved 76.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 2,173 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

76.5%

change of use (residential) approval rate

2,173

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,663

Approved

510

Refused

87.6%

Peterborough overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Peterborough average (87.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Peterborough

Change of Use (Residential) (2,173 decided)

76.5%

Peterborough all applications (33,566 decided)

87.6%

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Other project types in Peterborough

Rear Extension (5,848 decided)

89.1%

Side Extension (3,442 decided)

89.6%

Conservatory (1,460 decided)

95.3%

New Build (1,398 decided)

73.1%

Outbuilding (685 decided)

86.3%

Dormer (450 decided)

86.2%

Annex (322 decided)

69.6%

HMO (85 decided)

60.0%

Basement (21 decided)

100.0%