Harrow is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #88 out of 292. Harrow is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 83% approved vs 90% nationally

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Harrow decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

78%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #270 of 292

83%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #255 of 292

74%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #88 of 292

31%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #60 of 292

49%

Minor dwellings approved

136 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

4 decided (10+ homes)

54%

Change of use approved

24 decided

1,316

Total decisions

287 refused in 2025

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