Windsor and Maidenhead ranks #109 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Windsor and Maidenhead is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 70% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 70% approved vs 90% nationally

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Windsor and Maidenhead decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

69%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #289 of 292

70%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #292 of 292

72%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #109 of 292

30%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #55 of 292

40%

Minor dwellings approved

156 decided (1-9 homes)

92%

Major dwellings approved

25 decided (10+ homes)

61%

Change of use approved

18 decided

1,576

Total decisions

490 refused in 2025