East Devon ranks #124 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

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East Devon decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

89%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #134 of 292

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #124 of 292

69%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #124 of 292

35%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #98 of 292

69%

Minor dwellings approved

160 decided (1-9 homes)

73%

Major dwellings approved

15 decided (10+ homes)

90%

Change of use approved

20 decided

1,323

Total decisions

146 refused in 2025