Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Swansea

Swansea approved 74.4% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 160 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

74.4%

change of use (residential) approval rate

160

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

119

Approved

Refused

85.7%

Swansea overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Swansea average (85.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Swansea

Change of Use (Residential) (160 decided)

74.4%

Swansea all applications (3,668 decided)

85.7%

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