Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Cardiff

Cardiff approved 66.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 118 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

66.9%

change of use (residential) approval rate

118

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

Approved

Refused

82.4%

Cardiff overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Cardiff average (82.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Cardiff

Change of Use (Residential) (118 decided)

66.9%

Cardiff all applications (5,184 decided)

82.4%

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