Fylde is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #215 out of 292. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. 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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Fylde decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

96%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #10 of 292

97%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #28 of 292

54%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #215 of 292

53%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #242 of 292

73%

Minor dwellings approved

33 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

4 decided (10+ homes)

100%

Change of use approved

33 decided

421

Total decisions

18 refused in 2025