Somerset ranks #98 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

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Somerset decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

89%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #140 of 292

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #84 of 292

73%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #98 of 292

41%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #159 of 292

79%

Minor dwellings approved

745 decided (1-9 homes)

85%

Major dwellings approved

75 decided (10+ homes)

90%

Change of use approved

135 decided

3,851

Total decisions

422 refused in 2025