West Oxfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #82 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

97% approved vs 90% nationally

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West Oxfordshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

95%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #29 of 292

97%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #41 of 292

75%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #82 of 292

37%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #124 of 292

81%

Minor dwellings approved

101 decided (1-9 homes)

73%

Major dwellings approved

15 decided (10+ homes)

90%

Change of use approved

31 decided

1,147

Total decisions

60 refused in 2025

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