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Flat Conversion approval rate in Cardiff

Cardiff approved 88.5% of flat conversion applications, based on 26 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

88.5%
flat conversion approval rate
26
Flat Conversion decisions
23
Approved
3
Refused
81.7%
Cardiff overall

Flat Conversion applications are approved more often than the Cardiff average (81.7%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How flat conversion compares in Cardiff

Flat Conversion (26 decided)
88.5%
Cardiff all applications (4,803 decided)
81.7%

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Other project types in Cardiff

Rear Extension (364 decided)
67.9%
Garage / Parking (293 decided)
66.9%
Extension (General) (293 decided)
66.6%
Dormer (216 decided)
85.6%
Loft Conversion (205 decided)
70.2%
Conservatory (176 decided)
49.4%
Side Extension (154 decided)
65.6%
59.6%
Outbuilding (81 decided)
77.8%
84.1%
HMO (29 decided)
82.8%
Annex (28 decided)
78.6%
Front Extension (24 decided)
83.3%
New Build (21 decided)
71.4%
77.8%
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