West Suffolk is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #212 out of 292. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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West Suffolk decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #108 of 292

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #65 of 292

55%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #212 of 292

47%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #205 of 292

63%

Minor dwellings approved

104 decided (1-9 homes)

92%

Major dwellings approved

12 decided (10+ homes)

86%

Change of use approved

49 decided

1,042

Total decisions

94 refused in 2025