Isle of Wight is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #9 out of 292. Only 15% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Isle of Wight decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #97 of 292

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #128 of 292

93%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #9 of 292

15%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #14 of 292

85%

Minor dwellings approved

151 decided (1-9 homes)

72%

Major dwellings approved

18 decided (10+ homes)

89%

Change of use approved

38 decided

821

Total decisions

72 refused in 2025