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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in South Ayrshire

South Ayrshire approved 87.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 97 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

87.6%
change of use (residential) approval rate
97
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
85
Approved
12
Refused
95.2%
South Ayrshire overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the South Ayrshire average (95.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in South Ayrshire

Change of Use (Residential) (97 decided)
87.6%
South Ayrshire all applications (1,081 decided)
95.2%

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Other project types in South Ayrshire

Extension (General) (390 decided)
99.2%
New Build (70 decided)
84.3%
Garage / Parking (65 decided)
96.9%
Outbuilding (51 decided)
94.1%
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