Salford is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #226 out of 292. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Salford decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

90%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #118 of 292

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #82 of 292

53%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #226 of 292

53%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #245 of 292

70%

Minor dwellings approved

50 decided (1-9 homes)

89%

Major dwellings approved

18 decided (10+ homes)

79%

Change of use approved

70 decided

783

Total decisions

82 refused in 2025