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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Cardiff

Cardiff approved – of change of use (residential) applications, based on 148 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

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change of use (residential) approval rate
148
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
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Approved
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Refused
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Cardiff overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Cardiff average (–).

How change of use (residential) compares in Cardiff

Change of Use (Residential) (148 decided)
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Cardiff all applications (2,048 decided)
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