How long does it take?

We aim to process the vast majority of applications within 8 weeks. (An applicant can appeal to the Secretary of State against non-determination after 8 weeks). Our current performance against targets is set out in the following tables. These show continuing improvement, and we are now meeting a number of the targets.

Percentage of applications determined within target times

	2006/07 Target	Year 2006/07 Performance
% Major applications in 13 weeks *	62%	82.89%
% Minor applications in 8 weeks *	84%	88.28%
% Other applicationsin 8 weeks *	92%	96.32%
% Householder applicationsin 8 weeks **	90%	97.64%

* Government Best Value Performance Indicator
** Local indicator

Average no. of weeks taken to determine applications*

	Target	Year 2006/07
All applications less those over 1 year old	8 wks	7 wks 5 days
Householder applications	7 wks	7 wks 3 days

* Local indicator

We ask applicants to assist us to achieve a fast turnaround by responding to any requests for additional information as quickly as possible.

If you require a decision on your application by a specific date, please make this known to the Development Control Manager as soon as possible, preferably before submitting the application, and we will do our best to accommodate your reasonable requirements.

This document was last updated on 2007-11-07 18:49:56 published by the Planning team. Document Reference:LBE_118250