Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets approved 80.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 2,169 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

80.2%

change of use (residential) approval rate

2,169

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,740

Approved

429

Refused

88.9%

Tower Hamlets overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Tower Hamlets average (88.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Tower Hamlets

Change of Use (Residential) (2,169 decided)

80.2%

Tower Hamlets all applications (25,697 decided)

88.9%

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Other project types in Tower Hamlets

Rear Extension (1,894 decided)

80.8%

Basement (1,709 decided)

88.3%

Loft Conversion (1,284 decided)

75.1%

New Build (809 decided)

91.7%

Dormer (520 decided)

78.1%

Outbuilding (384 decided)

83.1%

HMO (243 decided)

50.2%

Conservatory (126 decided)

88.9%

Annex (24 decided)

75.0%