Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in York

York approved 77.7% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 546 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

77.7%

change of use (residential) approval rate

546

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

424

Approved

122

Refused

90.2%

York overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the York average (90.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in York

Change of Use (Residential) (546 decided)

77.7%

York all applications (11,446 decided)

90.2%

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