Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Swansea

Swansea approved 80.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 81 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

80.2%

change of use (residential) approval rate

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

Approved

Refused

86.1%

Swansea overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Swansea average (86.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Swansea

Change of Use (Residential) (81 decided)

80.2%

Swansea all applications (2,873 decided)

86.1%

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