Norwich is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #68 out of 296. Only 22% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

97% approved vs 90% nationally

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Norwich decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

96%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #14 of 296

97%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #39 of 296

76%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #68 of 296

22%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #24 of 296

94%

Minor dwellings approved

34 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

2 decided (10+ homes)

89%

Change of use approved

38 decided

538

Total decisions

23 refused in the year to March 2026