Slough is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #270 out of 292. Slough is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance

Slough decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

77%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #275 of 292

82%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #262 of 292

39%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #270 of 292

42%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #165 of 292

64%

Minor dwellings approved

47 decided (1-9 homes)

40%

Major dwellings approved

10 decided (10+ homes)

39%

Change of use approved

44 decided

637

Total decisions

146 refused in 2025