Oxford is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #239 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 55% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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Oxford decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #164 of 282

87%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #220 of 282

46%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #239 of 282

55%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #243 of 282

67%

Minor dwellings approved

73 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

5 decided (10+ homes)

77%

Change of use approved

106 decided

1,132

Total decisions

151 refused in 2025

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