North Warwickshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #246 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 57% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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North Warwickshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #63 of 296

97%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #37 of 296

48%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #246 of 296

57%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #258 of 296

84%

Minor dwellings approved

63 decided (1-9 homes)

80%

Major dwellings approved

5 decided (10+ homes)

88%

Change of use approved

26 decided

368

Total decisions

24 refused in the year to March 2026