Wirral is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #206 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Wirral decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #176 of 282

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #174 of 282

55%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #206 of 282

45%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #181 of 282

59%

Minor dwellings approved

66 decided (1-9 homes)

92%

Major dwellings approved

12 decided (10+ homes)

71%

Change of use approved

59 decided

932

Total decisions

122 refused in 2025

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