Rochford is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #221 out of 296. Rochford is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 81% approved vs 90% nationally

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Rochford decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

79%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #265 of 296

81%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #275 of 296

53%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #221 of 296

36%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #112 of 296

62%

Minor dwellings approved

66 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

3 decided (10+ homes)

86%

Change of use approved

14 decided

472

Total decisions

98 refused in the year to March 2026