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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Kensington & Chelsea

Kensington & Chelsea approved 94.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 2,016 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

94.1%
change of use (residential) approval rate
2,016
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
1,898
Approved
118
Refused
92.5%
Kensington & Chelsea overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Kensington & Chelsea average (92.5%).

How change of use (residential) compares in Kensington & Chelsea

Change of Use (Residential) (2,016 decided)
94.1%
Kensington & Chelsea all applications (33,175 decided)
92.5%

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Other project types in Kensington & Chelsea

Basement (7,111 decided)
92.3%
Rear Extension (3,192 decided)
89.7%
Extension (General) (2,954 decided)
92.2%
Garage / Parking (1,852 decided)
92.8%
Loft Conversion (1,827 decided)
86.4%
Dormer (1,190 decided)
89.2%
Conservatory (898 decided)
89.0%
Outbuilding (790 decided)
90.8%
Side Extension (668 decided)
89.7%
New Build (552 decided)
92.4%
Flat Conversion (484 decided)
92.6%
HMO (164 decided)
90.9%
Annex (114 decided)
94.7%
86.0%
Front Extension (43 decided)
88.4%
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