Northumberland (Park) is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #78 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Northumberland (Park) decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

90%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #114 of 296

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #161 of 296

75%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #78 of 296

38%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #131 of 296

100%

Minor dwellings approved

7 decided (1-9 homes)

75%

Change of use approved

4 decided

Total decisions

4 refused in the year to March 2026