Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest approved 55.4% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 763 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

55.4%

change of use (residential) approval rate

763

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

423

Approved

340

Refused

76.2%

Waltham Forest overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Waltham Forest average (76.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Waltham Forest

Change of Use (Residential) (763 decided)

55.4%

Waltham Forest all applications (21,093 decided)

76.2%

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