Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets approved 79.8% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 2,189 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

79.8%

change of use (residential) approval rate

2,189

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,746

Approved

443

Refused

89.0%

Tower Hamlets overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Tower Hamlets average (89.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Tower Hamlets

Change of Use (Residential) (2,189 decided)

79.8%

Tower Hamlets all applications (26,296 decided)

89.0%

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