Southend ranks #153 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).

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Southend decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

81%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #245 of 282

87%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #221 of 282

64%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #153 of 282

46%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #191 of 282

67%

Minor dwellings approved

120 decided (1-9 homes)

83%

Major dwellings approved

12 decided (10+ homes)

62%

Change of use approved

93 decided

901

Total decisions

168 refused in 2025