Fylde ranks #184 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 49% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. 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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Fylde decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

96%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #11 of 296

98%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #17 of 296

60%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #184 of 296

49%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #220 of 296

79%

Minor dwellings approved

43 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

9 decided (10+ homes)

100%

Change of use approved

28 decided

422

Total decisions

16 refused in the year to March 2026