Bassetlaw is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #287 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 67% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Bassetlaw decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #186 of 292

88%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #216 of 292

27%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #287 of 292

67%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #278 of 292

69%

Minor dwellings approved

65 decided (1-9 homes)

88%

Major dwellings approved

16 decided (10+ homes)

83%

Change of use approved

40 decided

556

Total decisions

76 refused in 2025

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