Windsor and Maidenhead is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #82 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Windsor and Maidenhead is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 74% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 74% approved vs 90% nationally

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Windsor and Maidenhead decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

72%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #293 of 296

74%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #294 of 296

75%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #82 of 296

28%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #47 of 296

44%

Minor dwellings approved

156 decided (1-9 homes)

96%

Major dwellings approved

27 decided (10+ homes)

64%

Change of use approved

25 decided

1,530

Total decisions

434 refused in the year to March 2026

Land To The North of Lime Tree Cottage Priory Road Sunningdale Ascot Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Application progress

Documents 3

Application forms 1

Consultation & comments 1

Other documents 1

Important details

Consultation & key dates