Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Lewisham

Lewisham approved 78.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 2,046 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

78.5%

change of use (residential) approval rate

2,046

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,606

Approved

440

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) (2,046 decided)

78.5%

Lewisham all applications (25,419 decided)

82.9%

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