Timelines · Free · London-wide
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.
Application type
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At a glance · Full planning · London
11
weeks median
receipt to decision
74
days median
135,073 decided applications
23,208
inside eight weeks
published decision record
6,211
over one year
published decision record
Decision time distribution
Five time bands show the distribution of decision timelines across 135,073 full planning applications.
Coverage & scope
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).