North West Leicestershire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #211 out of 296. 51% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

97% approved vs 90% nationally

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North West Leicestershire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

95%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #23 of 296

97%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #38 of 296

55%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #211 of 296

51%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #231 of 296

84%

Minor dwellings approved

82 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

16 decided (10+ homes)

97%

Change of use approved

38 decided

555

Total decisions

25 refused in the year to March 2026