Change of use applications in Southampton

There were 143 change of use applications in Southampton in the last 12 months. 34 involve HMOs. Of the 86 decided so far, 72 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Showing 48 of 48 applications
15 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01187/FUL

37-38 Highfield Road Southampton SO17 1PJ

Change of use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to a Dr's Surgery (Class E(e)) with associated amenities.

Full Application Southampton
14 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01007/FUL

80 and 82A Bursledon Road Southampton SO19 7LZ

Change of use from Class C4 (HMO) to Class C2 (Residential Family Assessment Centre)

Full Application Southampton
13 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01123/FUL

82 Newcombe Road Southampton SO15 2FS

Erection of a single storey rear extension and roof extension to facilitate change of use from House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4) to large HMO fo...

Full Application Southampton
12 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01175/FUL

1 Percy Road Southampton SO16 4DR

Change of use from a dwelling house (Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4).

Full Application Southampton
12 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01114/FUL

161 Woodmill Lane Southampton SO18 2PG

Alterations to front and side elevations, including new windows, to facilitate the conversion of a commercial building to residential use (submitted i...

Full Application Southampton
7 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01155/FUL

292 Shirley Road Southampton SO15 3HL

Change of use of part ground floor and part lower ground floor to 2 studio flats with external alterations and rear external staircase

Full Application Southampton
1 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01068/FUL

25 Burlington Road Southampton SO15 2FR

Change of use from HMO (Class C4) to residential care home (Class C2) for up to one child

Full Application Southampton
29 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01125/FUL

61 Newcombe Road Southampton SO15 2FT

Erection of a single-storey rear extension and roof extension to facilitate the change of use from House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4) to a large ...

Full Application Southampton
25 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01110/PA56

161 Woodmill Lane Southampton SO18 2PG

Permitted Development Assessment - Prior Approval sought for a change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 5 x one bed flats ...

Prior Approval 56 days Office to Resid Southampton
22 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01096/FUL

12 Archery Grove Southampton SO19 9EY

Installation of a bespoke single-storey container unit within the private rear garden for use as a home hairdressing salon (Use Class E)

Full Application Southampton
22 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01012/PA56

391 Shirley Road Southampton SO15 3JD

Permitted Development Assessment - Prior Approval sought for proposed change of use from storage room (Class E) to a one bedroom flat (Class C3).

Prior Approval 56 days Office to Resid Southampton
18 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01087/FUL

121 - 127 Redbridge Road and Former Surety House Southampton SO15 0ND

Vehicle maintenance and valet services ancillary to cruise parking & taxi fleet; changes to vehicle movements through the site (Departure from Local P...

Full Application Southampton
14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01070/FUL

24 Woodcote Road Southampton SO17 3TE

Change of use from HMO (Class C4) to residential care home (Class C2) for up to one child

Full Application Southampton
14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01072/FUL

74 Newcombe Road Southampton SO15 2FS

Change of use from HMO (Class C4) to residential care home (Class C2) for up to one child

Full Application Southampton
14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01071/FUL

27 Harborough Road Southampton SO15 2FZ

Change of use from HMO (Class C4) to residential care home (Class C2) for up to one child

Full Application Southampton
14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01069/FUL

37 Burlington Road Southampton SO15 2FR

Change of use from HMO (Class C4) to residential care home (Class C2) for up to one child

Full Application Southampton
11 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01041/FUL

31A Victoria Road Southampton SO19 9DY

External alterations and installation of rear external staircase to convert ground floor to 2 x studio flats with reduction in existing commercial flo...

Full Application Southampton
8 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00993/FUL

4 - 6 The Polygon Southampton SO15 2BN

Internal reconfiguration and external works including alterations to stairs, terrace improvements, replacement windows and doors, new front signage, s...

Full Application Southampton
8 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01031/PLDC

231 Winchester Road Southampton SO16 6TP

Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed use of part of the premises for pet care and treatment facility.

Lawful Devt Certificate Proposed Use Southampton
4 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01044/PLDC

156 Shirley Road Southampton SO15 3FP

Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed motorcycle showroom.

Lawful Devt Certificate Proposed Use Southampton
4 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00713/FUL

Store At rear 104 Portswood Road Southampton

Alterations including new and replacement doors/windows, to facilitate change of use to a commercial kitchen.

Full Application Southampton
3 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00990/OUT

31 Northam Road Southampton

Erection of a four-storey building (including basement and rooms in the roof) with rear dormer window containing 1 x commercial unit (Class E) and 4 x...

Outline Application Southampton
1 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01029/LBC

171 - 172 High Street Southampton SO14 2BY

Listed building consent sought for internal and external alterations to facilitate change of use to a restaurant, hot food takeaway and family games s...

Listed Building Consent Southampton
1 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01028/FUL

171 - 172 High Street Southampton SO14 2BY

Change of use to a restaurant (use class E(b)) with ancillary hot food takeaway (use class sui-generis) and family games space (use class sui-generis)...

Full Application Southampton
1 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00873/FUL

Highcliff House Highcliff Avenue Southampton SO14 0TN

Conversion of ground floor flat to 2x1 bed flats with external alterations

Full Application Southampton
29 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01022/FUL

293 Coxford Road Southampton SO16 5LD

Change of use from dwelling house (Class C3) to house in multiple occupation (HMO Class C4) with loft conversion with roof alterations and dormer on r...

Full Application Southampton
28 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01024/LBC

61 Test Lane Southampton SO16 9BH

Listed building consent sought for partial demolition of existing building and alterations to facilitate conversion to Adult Day Centre, and creation ...

Listed Building Consent Southampton
28 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01023/FUL

61 Test Lane Southampton SO16 9BH

Change of use from public house to Adult Day Centre (class E(f)) with external alterations. Formation of staff parking area ancillary to the adjacent ...

Full Application Southampton
26 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00930/DIS

30 Victoria Road Southampton SO19 9DX

Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 (Landscaping) and 9 (Refuse & Recycling) of permission 22/00943/FUL for flats

Discharge of Conditions Southampton
25 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01004/FUL

46 Devonshire Road Southampton SO15 2GN

Erection of single storey rear extension and flat roof box dormer to facilitate change of use from House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4) to 8 person...

Full Application Southampton
24 Aug 2026 Refused 23 Oct 26/00986/FUL

53 Norfolk Road Southampton SO15 5AT

Erection of single storey rear extension to facilitate change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to a 7 person House in Multiple Occupation (Sui generis)

Full Application Southampton
24 Aug 2026 Approved 16 Oct 26/00984/FUL

Driving Test Centre Forest Hills Drive Southampton SO18 2FY

Change of use from driving test centre to taxi company headquarters (Sui generis).

Full Application Southampton
21 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00977/FUL

22 - 24 Northam Road Southampton SO14 0PA

Part-conversion of existing building at lower ground floor level to create 2 x studio flats with associated external works.

Full Application Southampton
21 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00980/PLDC

Unit C Atlantic Works Oakley Road Southampton SO16 4LL

Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed use as indoor sport, recreation or fitness (Class E(d)).

Lawful Devt Certificate Proposed Use Southampton
20 Aug 2026 Approved 20 Oct 26/00949/PA56

82 Bridge Road Southampton SO19 7GQ

Permitted Development Assessment - Prior Approval sought for Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to a two bed flat (Use ...

Prior Approval 56 days Office to Resid Southampton
20 Aug 2026 Approved 16 Oct 26/00965/FUL

1 Merryoak Road Southampton SO19 7QS

Change of use from garage (class C3) to beauty salon (Class E)

Full Application Southampton
19 Aug 2026 Approved 9 Oct 26/00624/FUL

21 Wilton Avenue Southampton SO15 2HA

Change of use from a house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4) to flexible use as either a dwelling house (Class C3) or a house in multiple occupat...

Full Application Southampton
12 Aug 2026 Approved 23 Sep 26/00935/PA56

161 Woodmill Lane Southampton SO18 2PG

Prior Approval sought for a change of use of the ground floor from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 2 x one bed flats (Use Class C3)

Prior Approval 56 days Office to Resid Southampton
10 Aug 2026 Refused 2 Oct 26/00921/PA56

Second Floor 31 Carlton Place Southampton SO15 2DX

Prior Approval sought for a change of use of the second floor from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to studio flat (Use Class C3)

Prior Approval 56 days Office to Resid Southampton
7 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00862/FUL

4 Bellevue Road Southampton

Erection of one additional 4th floor to facilitate conversion of building from office use (class E) to short term specialist housing for young adults ...

Full Application Southampton
6 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00914/FUL

1 Rampart Road Southampton SO18 1AT

Erection of single storey extension and roof extension to create additional living space to facilitate change of use from house in multiple occupation...

Full Application Southampton
5 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 19 Oct 26/00912/FUL

Units 3 and 4 Lower William Street Southampton SO14 5QE

Change of use to indoor sport and fitness (Class E(d)) [Departure from Local Plan]

Full Application Southampton
3 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00804/FUL

79 - 82 Canal Walk Southampton SO14 3BH

First floor extension and change of use of ground floor commercial unit to create short term serviced apartments (5 x studios) with internal link to e...

Full Application Southampton
3 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00834/FUL

425 - 427 Shirley Road Southampton SO15 3TH

Erection of a two-storey side upper floor extension and subdivision of ground floor commercial unit to form 2 x commercial units (Class E) with a chan...

Full Application Southampton
3 Aug 2026 Refused 28 Sep 26/00903/PA2A

121 St Mary Street Southampton SO14 1PG

Permitted Development Assessment - Prior Approval sought for an additional 1 storey to provide 1 x two bed flat

Part 20 Southampton
31 Jul 2026 Refused 18 Sep 26/00806/PA56

80 Above Bar Street Southampton SO14 7DT

Permitted Development Assessment - Prior Approval sought for a change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 5 x studio flats

Prior Approval 56 days Office to Resid Southampton
31 Jul 2026 Refused 16 Oct 26/00852/FUL

390 - 392 Bitterne Road Precinct Southampton SO18 5RS

Change of use to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis Use) with new door and air conditioning units to rear elevation

Full Application Southampton
30 Jul 2026 Approved 14 Sep 26/00889/FUL

30 Coventry Road Southampton SO15 2GE

Roof extension to create additional living space to facilitate change of use from house in multiple occupation (Class C4) to house in multiple occupat...

Full Application Southampton
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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