Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Swindon

Swindon approved 90.7% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 151 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

90.7%

change of use (residential) approval rate

151

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

137

Approved

Refused

95.0%

Swindon overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Swindon average (95.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Swindon

Change of Use (Residential) (151 decided)

90.7%

Swindon all applications (4,609 decided)

95.0%

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