Windsor and Maidenhead is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #82 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Windsor and Maidenhead is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 74% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 74% approved vs 90% nationally

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Windsor and Maidenhead decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

72%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #293 of 296

74%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #294 of 296

75%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #82 of 296

28%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #47 of 296

44%

Minor dwellings approved

156 decided (1-9 homes)

96%

Major dwellings approved

27 decided (10+ homes)

64%

Change of use approved

25 decided

1,530

Total decisions

434 refused in the year to March 2026