Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #227 out of 292. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Westminster is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 79% approved vs 90% nationally

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Westminster decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #200 of 292

79%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #279 of 292

53%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #227 of 292

27%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #43 of 292

86%

Minor dwellings approved

14 decided (1-9 homes)

67%

Major dwellings approved

3 decided (10+ homes)

86%

Change of use approved

140 decided

4,828

Total decisions

669 refused in 2025

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