Babergh Mid Suffolk is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #64 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Babergh Mid Suffolk decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

88%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #146 of 292

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #95 of 292

76%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #64 of 292

35%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #95 of 292

73%

Minor dwellings approved

169 decided (1-9 homes)

82%

Major dwellings approved

17 decided (10+ homes)

91%

Change of use approved

33 decided

904

Total decisions

107 refused in 2025