Cumberland is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #201 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

98% approved vs 90% nationally

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Cumberland decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

97%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #2 of 292

98%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #9 of 292

56%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #201 of 292

43%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #167 of 292

85%

Minor dwellings approved

117 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

22 decided (10+ homes)

97%

Change of use approved

89 decided

1,146

Total decisions

37 refused in 2025