Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Sutton

Sutton approved 81.8% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 978 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

81.8%

change of use (residential) approval rate

978

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

800

Approved

178

Refused

84.1%

Sutton overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Sutton average (84.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Sutton

Change of Use (Residential) (978 decided)

81.8%

Sutton all applications (18,538 decided)

84.1%

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Other project types in Sutton

Rear Extension (7,274 decided)

80.0%

Dormer (3,168 decided)

83.0%

Side Extension (3,063 decided)

79.3%

New Build (1,060 decided)

78.1%

Outbuilding (856 decided)

82.0%

Conservatory (419 decided)

84.5%

Basement (235 decided)

84.7%

HMO (189 decided)

74.1%

Annex (156 decided)

72.4%