City of London is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #1 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 84% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 100% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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City of London decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

96%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #9 of 292

100%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #1 of 292

100%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #1 of 292

84%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #292 of 292

50%

Minor dwellings approved

2 decided (1-9 homes)

89%

Change of use approved

19 decided

448

Total decisions

17 refused in 2025

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