East Suffolk is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #189 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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East Suffolk decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

92%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #78 of 282

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #71 of 282

57%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #189 of 282

43%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #163 of 282

81%

Minor dwellings approved

211 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

20 decided (10+ homes)

83%

Change of use approved

149 decided

1,992

Total decisions

156 refused in 2025

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