Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Cardiff

Cardiff approved 59.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 89 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

59.6%

change of use (residential) approval rate

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

Approved

Refused

81.7%

Cardiff overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Cardiff average (81.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Cardiff

Change of Use (Residential) (89 decided)

59.6%

Cardiff all applications (4,803 decided)

81.7%

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