Teignbridge is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #54 out of 292. Only 29% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Teignbridge decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

82%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #244 of 292

86%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #240 of 292

78%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #54 of 292

29%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #48 of 292

59%

Minor dwellings approved

96 decided (1-9 homes)

91%

Major dwellings approved

11 decided (10+ homes)

56%

Change of use approved

9 decided

729

Total decisions

130 refused in 2025