Stockton-on-Tees ranks #144 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

97% approved vs 90% nationally

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Stockton-on-Tees decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

94%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #48 of 282

97%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #38 of 282

65%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #144 of 282

39%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #141 of 282

84%

Minor dwellings approved

19 decided (1-9 homes)

92%

Major dwellings approved

12 decided (10+ homes)

82%

Change of use approved

39 decided

618

Total decisions

37 refused in 2025