Fareham is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #18 out of 296. Only 22% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Fareham decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

98%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #1 of 296

99%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #3 of 296

89%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #18 of 296

22%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #23 of 296

86%

Minor dwellings approved

50 decided (1-9 homes)

82%

Major dwellings approved

11 decided (10+ homes)

91%

Change of use approved

23 decided

583

Total decisions

14 refused in the year to March 2026