Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Brentwood

Brentwood approved 77.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 391 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

77.5%

change of use (residential) approval rate

391

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

303

Approved

Refused

83.9%

Brentwood overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Brentwood average (83.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Brentwood

Change of Use (Residential) (391 decided)

77.5%

Brentwood all applications (11,998 decided)

83.9%

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