Hartlepool is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #224 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 55% 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 (94%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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Hartlepool decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

94%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #35 of 292

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #106 of 292

53%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #224 of 292

55%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #250 of 292

100%

Minor dwellings approved

14 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

13 decided (10+ homes)

89%

Change of use approved

18 decided

229

Total decisions

13 refused in 2025

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