Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot approved 93.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 981 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

93.0%

change of use (residential) approval rate

981

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

912

Approved

Refused

96.7%

Neath Port Talbot overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Neath Port Talbot average (96.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Neath Port Talbot

Change of Use (Residential) (981 decided)

93.0%

Neath Port Talbot all applications (14,757 decided)

96.7%

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