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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Greenwich

Greenwich approved 71.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,545 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

71.1%
change of use (residential) approval rate
1,545
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
1,099
Approved
446
Refused
78.2%
Greenwich overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Greenwich average (78.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Greenwich

Change of Use (Residential) (1,545 decided)
71.1%
Greenwich all applications (22,979 decided)
78.2%

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Other project types in Greenwich

Rear Extension (5,514 decided)
66.4%
Garage / Parking (2,833 decided)
77.5%
Dormer (2,717 decided)
67.5%
Loft Conversion (2,580 decided)
67.5%
Side Extension (2,024 decided)
59.7%
Basement (842 decided)
76.0%
Outbuilding (822 decided)
78.7%
70.2%
Wraparound Extension (673 decided)
58.5%
HMO (642 decided)
64.0%
Extension (General) (610 decided)
77.2%
Flat Conversion (559 decided)
78.2%
Conservatory (475 decided)
76.0%
New Build (432 decided)
85.0%
Front Extension (228 decided)
49.6%
Annex (70 decided)
72.9%
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