Exeter is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #214 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Exeter decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

85%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #205 of 296

86%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #242 of 296

54%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #214 of 296

40%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #150 of 296

58%

Minor dwellings approved

31 decided (1-9 homes)

60%

Major dwellings approved

5 decided (10+ homes)

90%

Change of use approved

40 decided

582

Total decisions

86 refused in the year to March 2026