Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Brent

Brent approved 67.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 2,005 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

67.9%

change of use (residential) approval rate

2,005

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,361

Approved

644

Refused

76.0%

Brent overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Brent average (76.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Brent

Change of Use (Residential) (2,005 decided)

67.9%

Brent all applications (32,958 decided)

76.0%

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