Mid Sussex ranks #128 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

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Mid Sussex decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #99 of 282

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #128 of 282

68%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #128 of 282

42%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #159 of 282

79%

Minor dwellings approved

100 decided (1-9 homes)

88%

Major dwellings approved

26 decided (10+ homes)

86%

Change of use approved

29 decided

1,104

Total decisions

97 refused in 2025

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