Castle Point is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #3 out of 282. Only 8% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Castle Point is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Castle Point decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

77%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #263 of 282

79%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #266 of 282

96%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #3 of 282

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #2 of 282

62%

Minor dwellings approved

45 decided (1-9 homes)

50%

Major dwellings approved

2 decided (10+ homes)

65%

Change of use approved

23 decided

429

Total decisions

98 refused in 2025

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