Plymouth ranks #105 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

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Plymouth decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #66 of 292

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #81 of 292

72%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #105 of 292

31%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #64 of 292

84%

Minor dwellings approved

50 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

8 decided (10+ homes)

86%

Change of use approved

43 decided

677

Total decisions

49 refused in 2025

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