Warwick is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #237 out of 282. 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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Warwick decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

90%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #121 of 282

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #116 of 282

47%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #237 of 282

55%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #244 of 282

62%

Minor dwellings approved

55 decided (1-9 homes)

78%

Major dwellings approved

18 decided (10+ homes)

71%

Change of use approved

38 decided

939

Total decisions

94 refused in 2025