Leeds ranks #136 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Leeds is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 84% approved vs 90% nationally

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Leeds decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

83%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #234 of 292

84%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #250 of 292

67%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #136 of 292

37%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #118 of 292

70%

Minor dwellings approved

213 decided (1-9 homes)

89%

Major dwellings approved

37 decided (10+ homes)

68%

Change of use approved

250 decided

3,649

Total decisions

606 refused in 2025

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