Wyre is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #266 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 68% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Wyre decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

85%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #208 of 282

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #175 of 282

36%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #266 of 282

68%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #274 of 282

59%

Minor dwellings approved

41 decided (1-9 homes)

75%

Major dwellings approved

8 decided (10+ homes)

69%

Change of use approved

61 decided

563

Total decisions

85 refused in 2025