West Northamptonshire is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #290 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 75% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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West Northamptonshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

90%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #125 of 292

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #139 of 292

25%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #290 of 292

75%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #290 of 292

78%

Minor dwellings approved

177 decided (1-9 homes)

80%

Major dwellings approved

20 decided (10+ homes)

89%

Change of use approved

201 decided

1,812

Total decisions

182 refused in 2025

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