Greenwich is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #68 out of 282. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Greenwich is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 77% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 77% approved vs 90% nationally

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Greenwich decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

78%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #261 of 282

77%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #272 of 282

76%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #68 of 282

27%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #39 of 282

63%

Minor dwellings approved

114 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

11 decided (10+ homes)

68%

Change of use approved

195 decided

1,487

Total decisions

333 refused in 2025

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