Southwark is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #43 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Southwark decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #105 of 292

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #87 of 292

80%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #43 of 292

36%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #111 of 292

92%

Minor dwellings approved

263 decided (1-9 homes)

70%

Major dwellings approved

10 decided (10+ homes)

78%

Change of use approved

36 decided

1,589

Total decisions

137 refused in 2025

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