Redcar and Cleveland ranks #169 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Only 30% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Rarely extends deadlines

decisions usually arrive on time

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Redcar and Cleveland decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

96%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #15 of 296

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #58 of 296

62%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #169 of 296

30%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #56 of 296

78%

Minor dwellings approved

18 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

9 decided (10+ homes)

95%

Change of use approved

37 decided

418

Total decisions

16 refused in the year to March 2026