Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Powys

Powys approved 86.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 222 decisions analysed.

Last updated: April 2026

86.0%

change of use (residential) approval rate

222

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

191

Approved

Refused

91.2%

Powys overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Powys average (91.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Powys

Change of Use (Residential) (222 decided)

86.0%

Powys all applications (3,738 decided)

91.2%

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