South Oxfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #91 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

98% approved vs 90% nationally

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South Oxfordshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

94%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #46 of 292

98%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #20 of 292

74%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #91 of 292

35%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #101 of 292

84%

Minor dwellings approved

167 decided (1-9 homes)

65%

Major dwellings approved

20 decided (10+ homes)

86%

Change of use approved

28 decided

1,522

Total decisions

85 refused in 2025