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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Havering

Havering approved 59.8% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,270 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

59.8%
change of use (residential) approval rate
1,270
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
759
Approved
511
Refused
79.5%
Havering overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Havering average (79.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Havering

Change of Use (Residential) (1,270 decided)
59.8%
Havering all applications (24,197 decided)
79.5%

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Other project types in Havering

Rear Extension (8,597 decided)
82.0%
Garage / Parking (4,305 decided)
76.5%
Dormer (4,026 decided)
77.9%
Side Extension (3,266 decided)
76.9%
Loft Conversion (2,379 decided)
77.3%
Hip-to-Gable Conversion (1,706 decided)
81.6%
Outbuilding (1,603 decided)
76.9%
Front Extension (1,086 decided)
75.9%
New Build (961 decided)
75.7%
Extension (General) (721 decided)
74.6%
Conservatory (619 decided)
83.7%
Wraparound Extension (516 decided)
78.5%
Flat Conversion (321 decided)
58.9%
Annex (305 decided)
69.5%
HMO (185 decided)
22.7%
Basement (89 decided)
65.2%
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