Brentwood is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #278 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 68% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Brentwood decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

83%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #234 of 296

85%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #248 of 296

35%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #278 of 296

68%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #283 of 296

76%

Minor dwellings approved

97 decided (1-9 homes)

64%

Major dwellings approved

11 decided (10+ homes)

79%

Change of use approved

19 decided

717

Total decisions

124 refused in the year to March 2026