Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Westminster

Westminster approved 91.4% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 706 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

91.4%

change of use (residential) approval rate

706

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

645

Approved

Refused

90.8%

Westminster overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Westminster average (90.8%).

How change of use (residential) compares in Westminster

Change of Use (Residential) (706 decided)

91.4%

Westminster all applications (65,586 decided)

90.8%

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Other project types in Westminster

Basement (9,847 decided)

92.8%

Extension (General) (3,435 decided)

90.9%

Rear Extension (3,218 decided)

87.5%

Loft Conversion (3,046 decided)

88.4%

Garage / Parking (2,813 decided)

93.5%

New Build (1,329 decided)

92.6%

Dormer (1,252 decided)

86.1%

Outbuilding (624 decided)

88.5%

Conservatory (613 decided)

89.9%

Flat Conversion (606 decided)

96.4%

Side Extension (507 decided)

88.2%

HMO (140 decided)

73.6%

Annex (111 decided)

93.7%

Front Extension (54 decided)

87.0%

Wraparound Extension (29 decided)

79.3%

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