Chichester is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #10 out of 282. Only 20% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Chichester decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

89%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #127 of 282

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #45 of 282

92%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #10 of 282

20%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #19 of 282

69%

Minor dwellings approved

109 decided (1-9 homes)

81%

Major dwellings approved

16 decided (10+ homes)

80%

Change of use approved

35 decided

929

Total decisions

98 refused in 2025

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