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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Westminster

Westminster approved 91.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 683 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

91.5%
change of use (residential) approval rate
683
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
625
Approved
58
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) (683 decided)
91.5%
Westminster all applications (60,698 decided)
90.8%

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Other project types in Westminster

Basement (9,448 decided)
92.8%
Extension (General) (3,274 decided)
91.0%
Rear Extension (3,068 decided)
87.7%
Loft Conversion (2,936 decided)
88.6%
Garage / Parking (2,685 decided)
93.6%
New Build (1,297 decided)
92.8%
Dormer (1,160 decided)
86.1%
Flat Conversion (590 decided)
96.6%
Outbuilding (586 decided)
88.4%
Conservatory (585 decided)
90.4%
Side Extension (465 decided)
88.6%
HMO (119 decided)
77.3%
Annex (105 decided)
94.3%
Front Extension (49 decided)
89.8%
82.1%
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