North Northamptonshire is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #264 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 62% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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North Northamptonshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #193 of 292

86%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #238 of 292

41%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #264 of 292

62%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #271 of 292

74%

Minor dwellings approved

111 decided (1-9 homes)

83%

Major dwellings approved

24 decided (10+ homes)

86%

Change of use approved

90 decided

1,155

Total decisions

162 refused in 2025