Tandridge is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #234 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 56% 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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Tandridge decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

84%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #228 of 296

90%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #196 of 296

51%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #234 of 296

56%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #255 of 296

68%

Minor dwellings approved

122 decided (1-9 homes)

47%

Major dwellings approved

17 decided (10+ homes)

75%

Change of use approved

8 decided

701

Total decisions

113 refused in the year to March 2026