Brent is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #92 out of 292. Only 29% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Brent decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

79%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #266 of 292

85%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #241 of 292

73%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #92 of 292

29%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #45 of 292

58%

Minor dwellings approved

64 decided (1-9 homes)

85%

Major dwellings approved

13 decided (10+ homes)

58%

Change of use approved

175 decided

2,022

Total decisions

422 refused in 2025