Hull is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #231 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 62% 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 (92%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance

Hull decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

92%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #85 of 296

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #156 of 296

51%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #231 of 296

62%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #273 of 296

88%

Minor dwellings approved

16 decided (1-9 homes)

86%

Major dwellings approved

14 decided (10+ homes)

88%

Change of use approved

33 decided

436

Total decisions

36 refused in the year to March 2026