Brighton and Hove is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #238 out of 296. 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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Brighton and Hove decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

90%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #107 of 296

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #70 of 296

50%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #238 of 296

46%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #200 of 296

71%

Minor dwellings approved

189 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

4 decided (10+ homes)

70%

Change of use approved

63 decided

1,719

Total decisions

176 refused in the year to March 2026