Nottingham is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #258 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Nottingham decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

89%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #139 of 292

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #176 of 292

43%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #258 of 292

32%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #70 of 292

77%

Minor dwellings approved

43 decided (1-9 homes)

94%

Major dwellings approved

17 decided (10+ homes)

80%

Change of use approved

97 decided

966

Total decisions

105 refused in 2025