Newark and Sherwood is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #241 out of 296. 54% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Newark and Sherwood decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

92%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #88 of 296

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #55 of 296

50%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #241 of 296

54%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #244 of 296

80%

Minor dwellings approved

110 decided (1-9 homes)

88%

Major dwellings approved

25 decided (10+ homes)

82%

Change of use approved

33 decided

767

Total decisions

63 refused in the year to March 2026