Cotswold is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #214 out of 292. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Cotswold decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

89%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #131 of 292

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #144 of 292

54%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #214 of 292

48%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #211 of 292

75%

Minor dwellings approved

141 decided (1-9 homes)

74%

Major dwellings approved

19 decided (10+ homes)

87%

Change of use approved

31 decided

1,287

Total decisions

141 refused in 2025