Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Newport

Newport approved 80.3% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 239 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

80.3%

change of use (residential) approval rate

239

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

192

Approved

Refused

90.0%

Newport overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Newport average (90.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Newport

Change of Use (Residential) (239 decided)

80.3%

Newport all applications (4,824 decided)

90.0%

Planning a change of use (residential) in Newport?

80.3% get approved — but the odds vary by street. Your Pro Report shows exactly what gets approved and refused near your property.

✓ Your ward's change of use (residential) approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable change of use (residential) decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect

Get Newport Pro Report — £79

Less than one set of revised drawings.