Arun is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #2 out of 282. Only 10% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Arun decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #177 of 282

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #92 of 282

99%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #2 of 282

10%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #3 of 282

51%

Minor dwellings approved

68 decided (1-9 homes)

65%

Major dwellings approved

20 decided (10+ homes)

82%

Change of use approved

33 decided

784

Total decisions

113 refused in 2025

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