Herefordshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #255 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 60% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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Herefordshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

94%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #37 of 292

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #52 of 292

43%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #255 of 292

60%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #265 of 292

90%

Minor dwellings approved

276 decided (1-9 homes)

71%

Major dwellings approved

21 decided (10+ homes)

92%

Change of use approved

91 decided

1,389

Total decisions

90 refused in 2025