Somerset is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #88 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Somerset decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

88%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #161 of 296

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #117 of 296

74%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #88 of 296

39%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #143 of 296

78%

Minor dwellings approved

699 decided (1-9 homes)

92%

Major dwellings approved

77 decided (10+ homes)

89%

Change of use approved

158 decided

3,740

Total decisions

438 refused in the year to March 2026