Newham ranks #161 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Newham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 83% approved vs 90% nationally

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Newham decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

81%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #244 of 282

83%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #249 of 282

62%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #161 of 282

34%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #87 of 282

48%

Minor dwellings approved

60 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

1 decided (10+ homes)

52%

Change of use approved

75 decided

1,143

Total decisions

212 refused in 2025

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