Castle Point is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #4 out of 296. Only 10% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Castle Point is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Castle Point decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

78%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #270 of 296

84%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #254 of 296

96%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #4 of 296

10%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #2 of 296

56%

Minor dwellings approved

39 decided (1-9 homes)

50%

Major dwellings approved

4 decided (10+ homes)

58%

Change of use approved

24 decided

385

Total decisions

83 refused in the year to March 2026