Basingstoke ranks #177 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 96% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

96% approved vs 90% nationally

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Basingstoke decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #91 of 292

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #43 of 292

60%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #177 of 292

46%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #189 of 292

75%

Minor dwellings approved

146 decided (1-9 homes)

71%

Major dwellings approved

14 decided (10+ homes)

82%

Change of use approved

33 decided

1,066

Total decisions

91 refused in 2025