Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Richmond

Richmond approved 91.3% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,362 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

91.3%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,362

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,243

Approved

119

Refused

87.5%

Richmond overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved more often than the Richmond average (87.5%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How change of use (residential) compares in Richmond

Change of Use (Residential) (1,362 decided)

91.3%

Richmond all applications (32,944 decided)

87.5%

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