Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Lewisham

Lewisham approved 79.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,997 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

79.2%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,997

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,582

Approved

415

Refused

82.9%

Lewisham overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Lewisham average (82.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Lewisham

Change of Use (Residential) (1,997 decided)

79.2%

Lewisham all applications (24,367 decided)

82.9%

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