Peterborough ranks #155 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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Peterborough decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

84%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #223 of 292

89%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #207 of 292

64%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #155 of 292

31%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #63 of 292

70%

Minor dwellings approved

46 decided (1-9 homes)

63%

Major dwellings approved

19 decided (10+ homes)

65%

Change of use approved

74 decided

706

Total decisions

116 refused in 2025