Brighton and Hove is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #229 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Brighton and Hove decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

89%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #127 of 292

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #97 of 292

52%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #229 of 292

45%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #179 of 292

68%

Minor dwellings approved

170 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

7 decided (10+ homes)

68%

Change of use approved

63 decided

1,710

Total decisions

193 refused in 2025

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