Melton is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #292 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 80% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Melton decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

95%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #22 of 292

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #76 of 292

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #292 of 292

80%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #291 of 292

94%

Minor dwellings approved

49 decided (1-9 homes)

94%

Major dwellings approved

16 decided (10+ homes)

67%

Change of use approved

6 decided

293

Total decisions

14 refused in 2025

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