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Change of use (residential) approval rate in South Ayrshire

South Ayrshire approved 88.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 122 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

88.5%
change of use (residential) approval rate
122
Change of use (residential) decisions
108
Approved
14
Refused
95.8%
South Ayrshire overall

Change of use (residential) applications are refused more often than the South Ayrshire average (95.8%).

How change of use (residential) applications compare in South Ayrshire

Change of use (residential) (122 decided)
88.5%
South Ayrshire all applications (961 decided)
95.8%

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Other project types in South Ayrshire

Other extension (465 decided)
99.4%
New build (85 decided)
87.1%
Garage and parking (83 decided)
97.6%
Outbuilding (69 decided)
94.2%
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