Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Swansea

Swansea approved 74.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 185 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

74.6%

change of use (residential) approval rate

185

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

138

Approved

Refused

85.8%

Swansea overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Swansea average (85.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Swansea

Change of Use (Residential) (185 decided)

74.6%

Swansea all applications (3,900 decided)

85.8%

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