Charnwood is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #85 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Charnwood decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #161 of 292

86%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #235 of 292

74%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #85 of 292

31%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #57 of 292

70%

Minor dwellings approved

69 decided (1-9 homes)

88%

Major dwellings approved

17 decided (10+ homes)

85%

Change of use approved

60 decided

837

Total decisions

112 refused in 2025