Flat Conversion approval rate in Southwark

Southwark approved 91.1% of flat conversion applications, based on 838 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

91.1%

flat conversion approval rate

838

Flat Conversion decisions

763

Approved

Refused

93.5%

Southwark overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the Southwark average (93.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in Southwark

Flat Conversion (838 decided)

91.1%

Southwark all applications (30,483 decided)

93.5%

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