Havant is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #272 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 60% 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 (96%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Havant decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

94%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #36 of 292

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #51 of 292

37%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #272 of 292

60%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #264 of 292

70%

Minor dwellings approved

20 decided (1-9 homes)

67%

Major dwellings approved

6 decided (10+ homes)

89%

Change of use approved

19 decided

419

Total decisions

25 refused in 2025