Wychavon is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #19 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Wychavon decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #202 of 296

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #186 of 296

88%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #19 of 296

36%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #117 of 296

65%

Minor dwellings approved

220 decided (1-9 homes)

98%

Major dwellings approved

42 decided (10+ homes)

91%

Change of use approved

54 decided

1,082

Total decisions

151 refused in the year to March 2026