Milton Keynes ranks #160 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

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Milton Keynes decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #168 of 292

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #149 of 292

63%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #160 of 292

35%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #99 of 292

46%

Minor dwellings approved

80 decided (1-9 homes)

75%

Major dwellings approved

24 decided (10+ homes)

65%

Change of use approved

52 decided

1,290

Total decisions

173 refused in 2025