Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks approved 74.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 343 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

74.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

343

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

254

Approved

Refused

86.8%

Sevenoaks overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Sevenoaks average (86.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Sevenoaks

Change of Use (Residential) (343 decided)

74.1%

Sevenoaks all applications (12,687 decided)

86.8%

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