Arun is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #2 out of 296. Only 12% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Arun decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #187 of 296

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #97 of 296

99%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #2 of 296

12%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #4 of 296

45%

Minor dwellings approved

66 decided (1-9 homes)

75%

Major dwellings approved

20 decided (10+ homes)

86%

Change of use approved

35 decided

794

Total decisions

113 refused in the year to March 2026