Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Swindon

Swindon approved 89.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 139 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

89.9%

change of use (residential) approval rate

139

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

125

Approved

Refused

94.8%

Swindon overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Swindon average (94.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Swindon

Change of Use (Residential) (139 decided)

89.9%

Swindon all applications (4,413 decided)

94.8%

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