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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in South Ayrshire

South Ayrshire approved 70.4% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 27 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

70.4%
change of use (residential) approval rate
27
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
19
Approved
8
Refused
90.1%
South Ayrshire overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the South Ayrshire average (90.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in South Ayrshire

Change of Use (Residential) (27 decided)
70.4%
South Ayrshire all applications (364 decided)
90.1%

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Less than one set of revised drawings.

Other project types in South Ayrshire

Extension (General) (128 decided)
98.4%
New Build (29 decided)
75.9%
Garage / Parking (29 decided)
96.6%
Outbuilding (13 decided)
84.6%
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