North Hertfordshire ranks #135 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

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North Hertfordshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #64 of 282

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #109 of 282

66%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #135 of 282

37%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #116 of 282

88%

Minor dwellings approved

99 decided (1-9 homes)

89%

Major dwellings approved

19 decided (10+ homes)

94%

Change of use approved

17 decided

1,071

Total decisions

80 refused in 2025

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