Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Lambeth

Lambeth approved 79.3% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 2,590 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

79.3%

change of use (residential) approval rate

2,590

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

2,053

Approved

537

Refused

84.5%

Lambeth overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Lambeth average (84.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Lambeth

Change of Use (Residential) (2,590 decided)

79.3%

Lambeth all applications (31,464 decided)

84.5%

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