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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Epsom & Ewell

Epsom & Ewell approved 74.7% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 217 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

74.7%
change of use (residential) approval rate
217
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
162
Approved
55
Refused
85.4%
Epsom & Ewell overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Epsom & Ewell average (85.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Epsom & Ewell

Change of Use (Residential) (217 decided)
74.7%
Epsom & Ewell all applications (4,661 decided)
85.4%

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Other project types in Epsom & Ewell

Rear Extension (2,439 decided)
87.5%
Garage / Parking (1,578 decided)
86.2%
Side Extension (1,207 decided)
87.2%
Dormer (879 decided)
83.6%
Loft Conversion (863 decided)
84.1%
88.3%
Outbuilding (381 decided)
89.0%
Front Extension (356 decided)
86.8%
Conservatory (346 decided)
90.2%
Extension (General) (322 decided)
84.2%
Wraparound Extension (291 decided)
89.3%
New Build (208 decided)
78.4%
Annex (51 decided)
84.3%
Flat Conversion (39 decided)
69.2%
Basement (36 decided)
77.8%
HMO (21 decided)
76.2%
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