Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Swindon

Swindon approved 83.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 83 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

83.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

Approved

Refused

94.3%

Swindon overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Swindon average (94.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Swindon

Change of Use (Residential) (83 decided)

83.1%

Swindon all applications (3,908 decided)

94.3%

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