Newark and Sherwood is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #197 out of 282. 49% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. 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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Newark and Sherwood decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #101 of 282

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #77 of 282

56%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #197 of 282

49%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #212 of 282

81%

Minor dwellings approved

111 decided (1-9 homes)

89%

Major dwellings approved

19 decided (10+ homes)

77%

Change of use approved

30 decided

746

Total decisions

67 refused in 2025