Tendring is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #38 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 slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Tendring decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

85%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #212 of 292

89%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #211 of 292

81%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #38 of 292

25%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #33 of 292

74%

Minor dwellings approved

108 decided (1-9 homes)

80%

Major dwellings approved

15 decided (10+ homes)

82%

Change of use approved

56 decided

832

Total decisions

121 refused in 2025