Bury is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #93 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Bury decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

88%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #143 of 282

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #69 of 282

73%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #93 of 282

34%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #83 of 282

64%

Minor dwellings approved

61 decided (1-9 homes)

85%

Major dwellings approved

13 decided (10+ homes)

84%

Change of use approved

63 decided

777

Total decisions

96 refused in 2025

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