Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Torfaen

Torfaen approved 89.7% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 165 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

89.7%

change of use (residential) approval rate

165

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

148

Approved

Refused

92.4%

Torfaen overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Torfaen average (92.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Torfaen

Change of Use (Residential) (165 decided)

89.7%

Torfaen all applications (4,592 decided)

92.4%

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