Hounslow is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #198 out of 292. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Hounslow is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 72% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 72% approved vs 90% nationally

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Hounslow decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

68%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #290 of 292

72%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #289 of 292

57%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #198 of 292

46%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #193 of 292

34%

Minor dwellings approved

89 decided (1-9 homes)

82%

Major dwellings approved

11 decided (10+ homes)

24%

Change of use approved

71 decided

1,284

Total decisions

407 refused in 2025