North Somerset ranks #123 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

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North Somerset decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

88%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #148 of 282

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #168 of 282

69%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #123 of 282

36%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #104 of 282

71%

Minor dwellings approved

123 decided (1-9 homes)

91%

Major dwellings approved

22 decided (10+ homes)

91%

Change of use approved

46 decided

1,148

Total decisions

138 refused in 2025