Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Powys

Powys approved 87.4% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 397 decisions analysed.

Last updated: May 2026

87.4%

change of use (residential) approval rate

397

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

347

Approved

Refused

89.8%

Powys overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Powys average (89.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Powys

Change of Use (Residential) (397 decided)

87.4%

Powys all applications (7,013 decided)

89.8%

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