Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Plymouth

Plymouth approved 87.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 463 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

87.0%

change of use (residential) approval rate

463

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

403

Approved

Refused

93.1%

Plymouth overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Plymouth average (93.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Plymouth

Change of Use (Residential) (463 decided)

87.0%

Plymouth all applications (7,031 decided)

93.1%

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