Three Rivers is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #39 out of 292. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Three Rivers decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

89%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #144 of 292

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #180 of 292

81%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #39 of 292

24%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #30 of 292

81%

Minor dwellings approved

77 decided (1-9 homes)

83%

Major dwellings approved

6 decided (10+ homes)

83%

Change of use approved

18 decided

853

Total decisions

93 refused in 2025

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