Basildon ranks #150 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Basildon is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 82% approved vs 90% nationally

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance

Basildon decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

84%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #216 of 292

82%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #258 of 292

64%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #150 of 292

31%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #56 of 292

72%

Minor dwellings approved

114 decided (1-9 homes)

89%

Major dwellings approved

9 decided (10+ homes)

83%

Change of use approved

52 decided

781

Total decisions

123 refused in 2025