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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Greenwich

Greenwich approved 70.7% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,588 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

70.7%
change of use (residential) approval rate
1,588
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
1,122
Approved
466
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) (1,588 decided)
70.7%
Greenwich all applications (23,270 decided)
78.2%

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Other project types in Greenwich

Rear Extension (5,637 decided)
66.6%
Garage / Parking (2,916 decided)
77.4%
Dormer (2,845 decided)
67.9%
Loft Conversion (2,671 decided)
67.8%
Side Extension (2,066 decided)
59.8%
Basement (854 decided)
76.6%
Outbuilding (847 decided)
79.0%
70.5%
Wraparound Extension (688 decided)
57.8%
HMO (663 decided)
62.7%
Extension (General) (617 decided)
77.5%
Flat Conversion (570 decided)
78.1%
Conservatory (480 decided)
76.7%
New Build (434 decided)
85.5%
Front Extension (230 decided)
49.1%
Annex (71 decided)
74.6%
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