Hinckley and Bosworth is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #249 out of 292. 52% 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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Hinckley and Bosworth decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

88%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #150 of 292

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #108 of 292

45%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #249 of 292

52%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #233 of 292

58%

Minor dwellings approved

50 decided (1-9 homes)

74%

Major dwellings approved

31 decided (10+ homes)

90%

Change of use approved

20 decided

484

Total decisions

57 refused in 2025