Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Lambeth

Lambeth approved 79.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 2,548 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

79.0%

change of use (residential) approval rate

2,548

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

2,013

Approved

535

Refused

84.6%

Lambeth overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Lambeth average (84.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Lambeth

Change of Use (Residential) (2,548 decided)

79.0%

Lambeth all applications (30,422 decided)

84.6%

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