Wealden ranks #120 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

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Wealden decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

84%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #226 of 292

89%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #214 of 292

70%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #120 of 292

40%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #150 of 292

67%

Minor dwellings approved

166 decided (1-9 homes)

75%

Major dwellings approved

40 decided (10+ homes)

79%

Change of use approved

91 decided

1,401

Total decisions

218 refused in 2025