Wiltshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #232 out of 292. 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 (95%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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

Wiltshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #72 of 292

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #92 of 292

52%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #232 of 292

56%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #259 of 292

80%

Minor dwellings approved

371 decided (1-9 homes)

85%

Major dwellings approved

59 decided (10+ homes)

92%

Change of use approved

157 decided

3,734

Total decisions

260 refused in 2025

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