Hackney is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #237 out of 292. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Hackney decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

81%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #249 of 292

85%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #244 of 292

50%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #237 of 292

47%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #200 of 292

73%

Minor dwellings approved

222 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

2 decided (10+ homes)

100%

Change of use approved

2 decided

1,345

Total decisions

249 refused in 2025

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