Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Barnet

Barnet approved 69.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 2,026 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

69.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

2,026

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,400

Approved

626

Refused

81.7%

Barnet overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Barnet average (81.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Barnet

Change of Use (Residential) (2,026 decided)

69.1%

Barnet all applications (54,846 decided)

81.7%

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