Buckinghamshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #238 out of 282. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Buckinghamshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

83%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #223 of 282

85%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #235 of 282

46%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #238 of 282

50%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #215 of 282

75%

Minor dwellings approved

490 decided (1-9 homes)

76%

Major dwellings approved

72 decided (10+ homes)

80%

Change of use approved

116 decided

4,436

Total decisions

734 refused in 2025

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