Shropshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #42 out of 292. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Shropshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #175 of 292

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #153 of 292

80%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #42 of 292

27%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #42 of 292

70%

Minor dwellings approved

340 decided (1-9 homes)

67%

Major dwellings approved

33 decided (10+ homes)

84%

Change of use approved

25 decided

2,039

Total decisions

265 refused in 2025

Land At The Crossroads Shotatton Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1JH Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Application progress

Documents 4

Decision & officer reports 1

Application forms 1

Other documents 2

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