Plymouth is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #86 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Plymouth decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #64 of 296

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #114 of 296

74%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #86 of 296

32%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #67 of 296

88%

Minor dwellings approved

48 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

8 decided (10+ homes)

87%

Change of use approved

46 decided

680

Total decisions

50 refused in the year to March 2026