Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in City of London
City of London approved 98.4% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 910 decisions analysed.
Last updated: March 2026
98.4%
change of use (residential) approval rate
910
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
895
Approved
15
Refused
98.7%
City of London overall
Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the City of London average (98.7%).
How change of use (residential) compares in City of London
Change of Use (Residential)
98.4%
City of London all applications
98.7%
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Less than one set of revised drawings.
Other project types in City of London
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