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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Powys

Powys approved 87.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 412 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

87.1%
change of use (residential) approval rate
412
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
359
Approved
53
Refused
89.5%
Powys overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Powys average (89.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Powys

Change of Use (Residential) (412 decided)
87.1%
Powys all applications (7,183 decided)
89.5%

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Other project types in Powys

Extension (General) (920 decided)
90.4%
Garage / Parking (678 decided)
88.1%
Outbuilding (382 decided)
89.8%
New Build (313 decided)
84.0%
Rear Extension (204 decided)
86.8%
Side Extension (155 decided)
90.3%
Conservatory (72 decided)
91.7%
Annex (69 decided)
87.0%
Dormer (28 decided)
75.0%
Loft Conversion (19 decided)
100.0%
76.5%
Front Extension (15 decided)
86.7%
Flat Conversion (13 decided)
92.3%
Basement (11 decided)
100.0%
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