West Berkshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #211 out of 292. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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West Berkshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

90%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #124 of 292

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #119 of 292

55%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #211 of 292

50%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #230 of 292

63%

Minor dwellings approved

80 decided (1-9 homes)

90%

Major dwellings approved

20 decided (10+ homes)

81%

Change of use approved

54 decided

1,141

Total decisions

110 refused in 2025