Hartlepool is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #227 out of 296. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Hartlepool decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #55 of 296

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #129 of 296

52%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #227 of 296

53%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #240 of 296

91%

Minor dwellings approved

11 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

13 decided (10+ homes)

75%

Change of use approved

12 decided

224

Total decisions

15 refused in the year to March 2026