Ashfield ranks #102 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

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Ashfield decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #185 of 292

88%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #215 of 292

72%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #102 of 292

36%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #105 of 292

77%

Minor dwellings approved

62 decided (1-9 homes)

88%

Major dwellings approved

17 decided (10+ homes)

75%

Change of use approved

36 decided

414

Total decisions

60 refused in 2025