Stoke on Trent is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #270 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 67% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Stoke on Trent decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #189 of 282

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #151 of 282

33%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #270 of 282

67%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #271 of 282

58%

Minor dwellings approved

26 decided (1-9 homes)

86%

Major dwellings approved

14 decided (10+ homes)

75%

Change of use approved

73 decided

420

Total decisions

60 refused in 2025

Nearby applications

31 Madeley Street, Tunstall, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 5AT

Single Storey Rear Extension and Loft conversion

26/HOU/00322 - 23 May 2026

Land At James Brindley Way, Tunstall, Stoke-on-trent, Stoke, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 5GF

Installation of illuminated totem pole

26/AD/00400 - 23 May 2026

Land At James Brindley Way, Sandyford, Stoke On Trent,

Erection of a retail unit (Use Class E)

25/FUL/00913 - 2 Mar 2026