Timescales

The process of dealing with a planning application is time consuming, in most cases requiring extensive consultation of statutory bodies and neighbours.

Westminster aims to make a decision on most planning applications within 8 weeks, subject to receipt of all the necessary information.

Government targets have been set for Local Planning Authorities to deal with applications and our current performance is as follows

 TargetActual
2007-08
Major Applications
 Percentage determined within 13 weeks
60%74%
Minor Applications
 Percentage determined within 8 weeks
65%70%
Other Applications
 Percentage determined within 8 weeks
80%80%