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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Shetland

Shetland approved 98.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 401 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

98.0%
change of use (residential) approval rate
401
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
393
Approved
8
Refused
98.3%
Shetland overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Shetland average (98.3%).

How change of use (residential) compares in Shetland

Change of Use (Residential) (401 decided)
98.0%
Shetland all applications (9,040 decided)
98.3%

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Other project types in Shetland

Garage / Parking (1,130 decided)
98.9%
Extension (General) (831 decided)
98.9%
Outbuilding (594 decided)
98.5%
New Build (247 decided)
98.8%
Conservatory (73 decided)
100.0%
Rear Extension (59 decided)
98.3%
Dormer (34 decided)
100.0%
Basement (18 decided)
88.9%
Side Extension (17 decided)
100.0%
Annex (17 decided)
100.0%
Loft Conversion (12 decided)
100.0%
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