Milton Keynes is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #52 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Milton Keynes decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

88%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #156 of 296

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #159 of 296

78%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #52 of 296

28%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #45 of 296

55%

Minor dwellings approved

66 decided (1-9 homes)

83%

Major dwellings approved

23 decided (10+ homes)

71%

Change of use approved

49 decided

1,088

Total decisions

134 refused in the year to March 2026