Rushcliffe is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #219 out of 292. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Rushcliffe decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #104 of 292

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #115 of 292

54%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #219 of 292

47%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #204 of 292

72%

Minor dwellings approved

65 decided (1-9 homes)

89%

Major dwellings approved

18 decided (10+ homes)

91%

Change of use approved

11 decided

785

Total decisions

72 refused in 2025