Rushmoor is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #22 out of 292. Only 25% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Rushmoor decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

96%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #15 of 292

98%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #19 of 292

86%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #22 of 292

25%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #32 of 292

73%

Minor dwellings approved

15 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

6 decided (10+ homes)

100%

Change of use approved

7 decided

313

Total decisions

14 refused in 2025