Rother is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #260 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 63% 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%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Rother decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

88%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #151 of 282

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #111 of 282

39%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #260 of 282

63%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #264 of 282

70%

Minor dwellings approved

139 decided (1-9 homes)

92%

Major dwellings approved

12 decided (10+ homes)

84%

Change of use approved

32 decided

780

Total decisions

92 refused in 2025

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