Sutton is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #14 out of 292. Only 14% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Sutton decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

88%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #157 of 292

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #158 of 292

90%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #14 of 292

14%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #10 of 292

66%

Minor dwellings approved

80 decided (1-9 homes)

90%

Major dwellings approved

10 decided (10+ homes)

80%

Change of use approved

30 decided

901

Total decisions

105 refused in 2025