Worcester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #73 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Worcester decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

85%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #214 of 296

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #185 of 296

76%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #73 of 296

38%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #137 of 296

59%

Minor dwellings approved

41 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

3 decided (10+ homes)

85%

Change of use approved

41 decided

427

Total decisions

62 refused in the year to March 2026