Eastbourne ranks #160 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Only 30% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Rarely extends deadlines

decisions usually arrive on time

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Eastbourne decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #194 of 296

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #106 of 296

62%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #160 of 296

30%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #53 of 296

63%

Minor dwellings approved

32 decided (1-9 homes)

83%

Major dwellings approved

6 decided (10+ homes)

79%

Change of use approved

24 decided

325

Total decisions

46 refused in the year to March 2026