Vale of White Horse ranks #198 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 51% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

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Vale of White Horse decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

95%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #32 of 296

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #64 of 296

57%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #198 of 296

51%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #232 of 296

86%

Minor dwellings approved

83 decided (1-9 homes)

88%

Major dwellings approved

16 decided (10+ homes)

90%

Change of use approved

31 decided

1,015

Total decisions

51 refused in the year to March 2026