Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Croydon

Croydon approved 60.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,701 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

60.6%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,701

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,031

Approved

670

Refused

80.8%

Croydon overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Croydon average (80.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Croydon

Change of Use (Residential) (1,701 decided)

60.6%

Croydon all applications (38,435 decided)

80.8%

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