Hounslow is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #203 out of 296. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Hounslow is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 75% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 75% approved vs 90% nationally

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Hounslow decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

71%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #294 of 296

75%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #293 of 296

56%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #203 of 296

47%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #208 of 296

38%

Minor dwellings approved

82 decided (1-9 homes)

93%

Major dwellings approved

14 decided (10+ homes)

29%

Change of use approved

72 decided

1,191

Total decisions

340 refused in the year to March 2026