Exmoor is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #248 out of 296. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

98% approved vs 90% nationally

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Exmoor decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

96%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #10 of 296

98%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #15 of 296

47%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #248 of 296

52%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #234 of 296

100%

Minor dwellings approved

4 decided (1-9 homes)

96%

Change of use approved

26 decided

174

Total decisions

7 refused in the year to March 2026