Bath is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #228 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Bath decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

95%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #18 of 292

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #44 of 292

52%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #228 of 292

45%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #178 of 292

86%

Minor dwellings approved

176 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

10 decided (10+ homes)

88%

Change of use approved

24 decided

1,835

Total decisions

96 refused in 2025

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