Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Peterborough

Peterborough approved 76.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 2,156 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

76.5%

change of use (residential) approval rate

2,156

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,649

Approved

507

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) (2,156 decided)

76.5%

Peterborough all applications (33,444 decided)

87.6%

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