Broxbourne is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #230 out of 292. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Broxbourne decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

85%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #203 of 292

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #142 of 292

52%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #230 of 292

48%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #208 of 292

64%

Minor dwellings approved

47 decided (1-9 homes)

80%

Major dwellings approved

5 decided (10+ homes)

52%

Change of use approved

25 decided

477

Total decisions

72 refused in 2025