Thurrock is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #26 out of 282. Thurrock is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Thurrock decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

81%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #247 of 282

81%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #263 of 282

84%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #26 of 282

30%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #50 of 282

60%

Minor dwellings approved

82 decided (1-9 homes)

71%

Major dwellings approved

7 decided (10+ homes)

86%

Change of use approved

43 decided

711

Total decisions

132 refused in 2025

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