Southampton is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #199 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Southampton decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

92%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #87 of 282

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #84 of 282

56%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #199 of 282

45%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #180 of 282

70%

Minor dwellings approved

47 decided (1-9 homes)

86%

Major dwellings approved

7 decided (10+ homes)

88%

Change of use approved

98 decided

748

Total decisions

63 refused in 2025

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