Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Newham

Newham approved 66.7% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,332 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

66.7%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,332

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

888

Approved

444

Refused

84.7%

Newham overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Newham average (84.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Newham

Change of Use (Residential) (1,332 decided)

66.7%

Newham all applications (20,907 decided)

84.7%

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