Exeter is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #196 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Exeter decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

85%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #207 of 292

86%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #236 of 292

57%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #196 of 292

39%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #141 of 292

62%

Minor dwellings approved

29 decided (1-9 homes)

64%

Major dwellings approved

11 decided (10+ homes)

92%

Change of use approved

39 decided

559

Total decisions

83 refused in 2025

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