Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Torfaen

Torfaen approved 88.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 190 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

88.9%

change of use (residential) approval rate

190

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

169

Approved

Refused

92.5%

Torfaen overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Torfaen average (92.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Torfaen

Change of Use (Residential) (190 decided)

88.9%

Torfaen all applications (4,903 decided)

92.5%

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