Basildon ranks #145 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Basildon is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 84% approved vs 90% nationally

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Basildon decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #165 of 296

84%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #253 of 296

65%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #145 of 296

32%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #63 of 296

80%

Minor dwellings approved

132 decided (1-9 homes)

82%

Major dwellings approved

11 decided (10+ homes)

85%

Change of use approved

53 decided

806

Total decisions

108 refused in the year to March 2026