East Hertfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #67 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (84%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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East Hertfordshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

80%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #251 of 282

84%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #239 of 282

76%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #67 of 282

32%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #68 of 282

53%

Minor dwellings approved

139 decided (1-9 homes)

88%

Major dwellings approved

16 decided (10+ homes)

85%

Change of use approved

34 decided

1,218

Total decisions

246 refused in 2025

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