Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest approved 68.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 957 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

68.0%

change of use (residential) approval rate

957

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

651

Approved

306

Refused

79.1%

Waltham Forest overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Waltham Forest average (79.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Waltham Forest

Change of Use (Residential) (957 decided)

68.0%

Waltham Forest all applications (21,278 decided)

79.1%

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