Gloucester ranks #185 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Gloucester is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 81% approved vs 90% nationally

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Gloucester decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

81%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #240 of 282

81%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #257 of 282

58%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #185 of 282

48%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #206 of 282

71%

Minor dwellings approved

28 decided (1-9 homes)

75%

Major dwellings approved

8 decided (10+ homes)

90%

Change of use approved

31 decided

431

Total decisions

84 refused in 2025

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