South Oxfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #89 out of 296. 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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South Oxfordshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

94%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #47 of 296

98%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #23 of 296

74%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #89 of 296

35%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #105 of 296

83%

Minor dwellings approved

163 decided (1-9 homes)

56%

Major dwellings approved

27 decided (10+ homes)

92%

Change of use approved

26 decided

1,529

Total decisions

96 refused in the year to March 2026