Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Hackney

Hackney approved 64.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 293 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

64.5%

change of use (residential) approval rate

293

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

189

Approved

104

Refused

86.2%

Hackney overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Hackney average (86.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Hackney

Change of Use (Residential) (293 decided)

64.5%

Hackney all applications (8,400 decided)

86.2%

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