Test Valley is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #62 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Test Valley decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #70 of 282

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #61 of 282

77%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #62 of 282

30%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #49 of 282

72%

Minor dwellings approved

100 decided (1-9 homes)

86%

Major dwellings approved

7 decided (10+ homes)

83%

Change of use approved

48 decided

1,015

Total decisions

76 refused in 2025

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