Brentwood is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #264 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 67% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Brentwood decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

83%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #222 of 282

85%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #234 of 282

36%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #264 of 282

67%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #269 of 282

79%

Minor dwellings approved

100 decided (1-9 homes)

70%

Major dwellings approved

10 decided (10+ homes)

82%

Change of use approved

17 decided

742

Total decisions

124 refused in 2025

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