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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Southampton

Southampton approved 92.3% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 13 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

92.3%
change of use (residential) approval rate
13
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
12
Approved
1
Refused
90.7%
Southampton overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Southampton average (90.7%).

How change of use (residential) compares in Southampton

Change of Use (Residential) (13 decided)
92.3%
Southampton all applications (1,007 decided)
90.7%

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Less than one set of revised drawings.

Other project types in Southampton

Rear Extension (185 decided)
91.9%
Side Extension (64 decided)
84.4%
Garage / Parking (49 decided)
89.8%
Extension (General) (33 decided)
100.0%
Dormer (32 decided)
81.2%
Conservatory (28 decided)
85.7%
New Build (20 decided)
85.0%
94.1%
Loft Conversion (11 decided)
90.9%
Front Extension (10 decided)
90.0%
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