Fareham is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #15 out of 282. Only 22% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Fareham decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

98%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #1 of 282

99%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #4 of 282

89%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #15 of 282

22%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #23 of 282

90%

Minor dwellings approved

58 decided (1-9 homes)

86%

Major dwellings approved

7 decided (10+ homes)

91%

Change of use approved

23 decided

595

Total decisions

12 refused in 2025

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