Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Newham

Newham approved 66.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,361 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

66.2%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,361

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

901

Approved

460

Refused

84.8%

Newham overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Newham average (84.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Newham

Change of Use (Residential) (1,361 decided)

66.2%

Newham all applications (21,604 decided)

84.8%

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