Bury is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #61 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Bury decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #191 of 296

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #99 of 296

76%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #61 of 296

32%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #64 of 296

59%

Minor dwellings approved

61 decided (1-9 homes)

78%

Major dwellings approved

9 decided (10+ homes)

79%

Change of use approved

63 decided

757

Total decisions

109 refused in the year to March 2026