Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Havering

Havering approved 59.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,249 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

59.6%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,249

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

745

Approved

504

Refused

79.3%

Havering overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Havering average (79.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Havering

Change of Use (Residential) (1,249 decided)

59.6%

Havering all applications (23,776 decided)

79.3%

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