Warrington is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #72 out of 296. Only 29% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Warrington is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 80% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 80% approved vs 90% nationally

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Warrington decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

79%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #267 of 296

80%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #279 of 296

76%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #72 of 296

29%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #51 of 296

71%

Minor dwellings approved

77 decided (1-9 homes)

91%

Major dwellings approved

11 decided (10+ homes)

71%

Change of use approved

45 decided

883

Total decisions

188 refused in the year to March 2026