Oadby and Wigston ranks #101 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Oadby and Wigston is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 73% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 73% approved vs 90% nationally

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Oadby and Wigston decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

72%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #278 of 282

73%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #278 of 282

72%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #101 of 282

32%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #70 of 282

43%

Minor dwellings approved

14 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

5 decided (10+ homes)

37%

Change of use approved

19 decided

279

Total decisions

79 refused in 2025

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