Hull is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #199 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 (90%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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Hull decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

92%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #83 of 292

90%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #187 of 292

57%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #199 of 292

55%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #252 of 292

78%

Minor dwellings approved

18 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

10 decided (10+ homes)

89%

Change of use approved

37 decided

412

Total decisions

35 refused in 2025