Lambeth ranks #173 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Lambeth is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 83% approved vs 90% nationally

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Lambeth decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

80%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #260 of 292

83%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #256 of 292

61%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #173 of 292

46%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #194 of 292

51%

Minor dwellings approved

53 decided (1-9 homes)

88%

Major dwellings approved

8 decided (10+ homes)

40%

Change of use approved

52 decided

1,725

Total decisions

347 refused in 2025

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