Flat Conversion approval rate in Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest approved 81.4% of flat conversion applications, based on 1,820 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

81.4%

flat conversion approval rate

1,820

Flat Conversion decisions

1,481

Approved

339

Refused

79.1%

Waltham Forest overall

Flat Conversion applications are approved more often than the Waltham Forest average (79.1%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How flat conversion compares in Waltham Forest

Flat Conversion (1,820 decided)

81.4%

Waltham Forest all applications (21,278 decided)

79.1%

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