Exmoor is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #254 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 55% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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Exmoor decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #60 of 292

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #49 of 292

43%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #254 of 292

55%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #249 of 292

60%

Minor dwellings approved

5 decided (1-9 homes)

97%

Change of use approved

29 decided

161

Total decisions

12 refused in 2025