Birmingham is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #266 out of 292. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Birmingham decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

83%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #228 of 292

86%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #232 of 292

39%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #266 of 292

53%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #241 of 292

69%

Minor dwellings approved

109 decided (1-9 homes)

91%

Major dwellings approved

34 decided (10+ homes)

53%

Change of use approved

239 decided

3,533

Total decisions

613 refused in 2025

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