Warwick is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #245 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 55% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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Warwick decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

90%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #123 of 292

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #118 of 292

47%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #245 of 292

55%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #254 of 292

62%

Minor dwellings approved

55 decided (1-9 homes)

78%

Major dwellings approved

18 decided (10+ homes)

71%

Change of use approved

38 decided

939

Total decisions

94 refused in 2025