Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Croydon

Croydon approved 60.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,814 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

60.5%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,814

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,098

Approved

716

Refused

80.9%

Croydon overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Croydon average (80.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Croydon

Change of Use (Residential) (1,814 decided)

60.5%

Croydon all applications (40,009 decided)

80.9%

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