Vale of White Horse ranks #190 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 49% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

97% approved vs 90% nationally

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Vale of White Horse decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

96%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #17 of 292

97%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #40 of 292

59%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #190 of 292

49%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #222 of 292

89%

Minor dwellings approved

79 decided (1-9 homes)

89%

Major dwellings approved

19 decided (10+ homes)

97%

Change of use approved

29 decided

986

Total decisions

44 refused in 2025