Ashfield is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #83 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Ashfield decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

84%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #215 of 296

86%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #238 of 296

74%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #83 of 296

34%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #82 of 296

78%

Minor dwellings approved

65 decided (1-9 homes)

88%

Major dwellings approved

16 decided (10+ homes)

72%

Change of use approved

43 decided

425

Total decisions

69 refused in the year to March 2026