Shepway is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #7 out of 282. Only 13% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Shepway decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

83%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #225 of 282

89%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #196 of 282

95%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #7 of 282

13%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #6 of 282

61%

Minor dwellings approved

95 decided (1-9 homes)

92%

Major dwellings approved

13 decided (10+ homes)

71%

Change of use approved

42 decided

756

Total decisions

131 refused in 2025

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