Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Kingston upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames approved 60.3% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 663 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

60.3%

change of use (residential) approval rate

663

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

400

Approved

263

Refused

75.2%

Kingston upon Thames overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Kingston upon Thames average (75.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Kingston upon Thames

Change of Use (Residential) (663 decided)

60.3%

Kingston upon Thames all applications (15,415 decided)

75.2%

Planning a change of use (residential) in Kingston upon Thames?

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