Melton is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #282 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 80% 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 (95%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Melton decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

95%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #21 of 282

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #74 of 282

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #282 of 282

80%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #281 of 282

94%

Minor dwellings approved

49 decided (1-9 homes)

94%

Major dwellings approved

16 decided (10+ homes)

67%

Change of use approved

6 decided

293

Total decisions

14 refused in 2025

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