Hart ranks #95 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Hart is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 84% approved vs 90% nationally

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Hart decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

81%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #243 of 282

84%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #241 of 282

73%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #95 of 282

36%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #103 of 282

57%

Minor dwellings approved

49 decided (1-9 homes)

50%

Major dwellings approved

2 decided (10+ homes)

71%

Change of use approved

17 decided

734

Total decisions

140 refused in 2025

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