Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Torfaen

Torfaen approved 89.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 181 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

89.5%

change of use (residential) approval rate

181

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

162

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) (181 decided)

89.5%

Torfaen all applications (4,871 decided)

92.5%

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