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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Western Isles

Western Isles approved 99.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 186 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

99.5%
change of use (residential) approval rate
186
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
185
Approved
1
Refused
98.9%
Western Isles overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Western Isles average (98.9%).

How change of use (residential) compares in Western Isles

Change of Use (Residential) (186 decided)
99.5%
Western Isles all applications (1,850 decided)
98.9%

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Other project types in Western Isles

Garage / Parking (370 decided)
98.1%
Outbuilding (147 decided)
99.3%
Extension (General) (124 decided)
99.2%
New Build (40 decided)
100.0%
Rear Extension (32 decided)
100.0%
Dormer (23 decided)
100.0%
Annex (16 decided)
100.0%
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