Horsham ranks #113 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

97% approved vs 90% nationally

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Horsham decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

90%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #116 of 292

97%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #29 of 292

71%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #113 of 292

46%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #192 of 292

72%

Minor dwellings approved

172 decided (1-9 homes)

80%

Major dwellings approved

25 decided (10+ homes)

86%

Change of use approved

71 decided

1,259

Total decisions

128 refused in 2025