Blaby is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #208 out of 292. 49% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Blaby decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #92 of 292

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #69 of 292

55%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #208 of 292

49%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #217 of 292

79%

Minor dwellings approved

34 decided (1-9 homes)

71%

Major dwellings approved

14 decided (10+ homes)

80%

Change of use approved

30 decided

491

Total decisions

45 refused in 2025