Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Cardiff

Cardiff approved 55.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 69 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

55.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

Approved

Refused

81.9%

Cardiff overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Cardiff average (81.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Cardiff

Change of Use (Residential) (69 decided)

55.1%

Cardiff all applications (4,367 decided)

81.9%

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