Cheltenham is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #48 out of 282. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

97% approved vs 90% nationally

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Cheltenham decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

96%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #7 of 282

97%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #25 of 282

78%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #48 of 282

28%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #42 of 282

88%

Minor dwellings approved

69 decided (1-9 homes)

86%

Major dwellings approved

7 decided (10+ homes)

95%

Change of use approved

19 decided

1,021

Total decisions

36 refused in 2025

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