Melton is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #296 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 75% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Melton decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #60 of 296

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #112 of 296

11%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #296 of 296

75%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #292 of 296

87%

Minor dwellings approved

47 decided (1-9 homes)

94%

Major dwellings approved

16 decided (10+ homes)

78%

Change of use approved

9 decided

308

Total decisions

23 refused in the year to March 2026