Warrington is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #75 out of 282. Warrington is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 78% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 78% approved vs 90% nationally

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Warrington decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

76%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #269 of 282

78%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #271 of 282

76%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #75 of 282

30%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #52 of 282

69%

Minor dwellings approved

78 decided (1-9 homes)

93%

Major dwellings approved

14 decided (10+ homes)

69%

Change of use approved

45 decided

901

Total decisions

214 refused in 2025

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