Warwick is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #249 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 57% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance

Warwick decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

90%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #121 of 296

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #140 of 296

47%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #249 of 296

57%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #261 of 296

60%

Minor dwellings approved

57 decided (1-9 homes)

71%

Major dwellings approved

14 decided (10+ homes)

81%

Change of use approved

36 decided

915

Total decisions

94 refused in the year to March 2026