Manchester ranks #127 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

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Manchester decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #163 of 282

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #127 of 282

68%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #127 of 282

30%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #47 of 282

75%

Minor dwellings approved

80 decided (1-9 homes)

98%

Major dwellings approved

43 decided (10+ homes)

70%

Change of use approved

44 decided

1,813

Total decisions

232 refused in 2025

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