Flat Conversion approval rate in Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest approved 50.9% of flat conversion applications, based on 605 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

50.9%

flat conversion approval rate

605

Flat Conversion decisions

308

Approved

297

Refused

76.2%

Waltham Forest overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the Waltham Forest average (76.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in Waltham Forest

Flat Conversion (605 decided)

50.9%

Waltham Forest all applications (21,464 decided)

76.2%

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