Sefton is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #90 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Sefton decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #68 of 292

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #60 of 292

74%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #90 of 292

36%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #110 of 292

91%

Minor dwellings approved

76 decided (1-9 homes)

86%

Major dwellings approved

14 decided (10+ homes)

85%

Change of use approved

79 decided

991

Total decisions

66 refused in 2025