Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Brentwood

Brentwood approved 77.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 373 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

77.2%

change of use (residential) approval rate

373

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

288

Approved

Refused

83.8%

Brentwood overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Brentwood average (83.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Brentwood

Change of Use (Residential) (373 decided)

77.2%

Brentwood all applications (11,640 decided)

83.8%

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