Dudley is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #51 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 less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Dudley decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

83%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #232 of 292

89%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #200 of 292

78%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #51 of 292

27%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #40 of 292

61%

Minor dwellings approved

62 decided (1-9 homes)

75%

Major dwellings approved

8 decided (10+ homes)

67%

Change of use approved

54 decided

740

Total decisions

124 refused in 2025