Knowsley ranks #166 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

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Knowsley decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #63 of 282

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #72 of 282

61%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #166 of 282

47%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #195 of 282

83%

Minor dwellings approved

12 decided (1-9 homes)

71%

Major dwellings approved

7 decided (10+ homes)

85%

Change of use approved

26 decided

316

Total decisions

21 refused in 2025