Ealing is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #263 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 59% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Ealing decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

85%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #205 of 292

89%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #201 of 292

41%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #263 of 292

59%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #261 of 292

70%

Minor dwellings approved

259 decided (1-9 homes)

95%

Major dwellings approved

19 decided (10+ homes)

67%

Change of use approved

49 decided

1,835

Total decisions

272 refused in 2025

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