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

Kensington & Chelsea approved 94.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,998 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

94.2%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,998

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,882

Approved

116

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) (1,998 decided)

94.2%

Kensington & Chelsea all applications (33,223 decided)

92.5%

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Other project types in Kensington & Chelsea

Basement (7,059 decided)

92.2%

Rear Extension (3,151 decided)

89.7%

Loft Conversion (1,803 decided)

86.2%

Dormer (1,181 decided)

89.1%

Conservatory (892 decided)

88.9%

Outbuilding (785 decided)

90.8%

New Build (548 decided)

92.3%

HMO (165 decided)

90.9%

Annex (114 decided)

94.7%