Basildon ranks #145 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Basildon is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 82% approved vs 90% nationally

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Basildon decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

84%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #209 of 282

82%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #250 of 282

64%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #145 of 282

31%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #55 of 282

72%

Minor dwellings approved

114 decided (1-9 homes)

89%

Major dwellings approved

9 decided (10+ homes)

83%

Change of use approved

52 decided

781

Total decisions

123 refused in 2025

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