Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Newport

Newport approved 75.7% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 374 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

75.7%

change of use (residential) approval rate

374

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

283

Approved

Refused

88.2%

Newport overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Newport average (88.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Newport

Change of Use (Residential) (374 decided)

75.7%

Newport all applications (5,820 decided)

88.2%

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