Cornwall is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #86 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

97% approved vs 90% nationally

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Cornwall decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #58 of 292

97%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #26 of 292

74%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #86 of 292

37%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #116 of 292

84%

Minor dwellings approved

1258 decided (1-9 homes)

90%

Major dwellings approved

70 decided (10+ homes)

93%

Change of use approved

182 decided

4,956

Total decisions

367 refused in 2025

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