How long does a decision actually take?
Every application has a statutory eight-week clock. This measures real timelines from receipt to decision, by borough and application type.
Measured from receipt to decision across 135,073 full planning applications in London. The distribution below shows how many applications fall into each time band.
Five time bands show the distribution of decision timelines across 135,073 full planning applications.
Discretionary, consultable applications only: full planning, householder, outline, listed building consent, reserved matters. Excludes permitted development, prior approval, lawful-development certificates, condition discharge and tree works (automatic or non-consultable).
Current view: Full planning — 135,073 applications tracked. Median: 74 days (11 weeks).