South Staffordshire ranks #155 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

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South Staffordshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #170 of 282

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #150 of 282

63%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #155 of 282

48%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #207 of 282

75%

Minor dwellings approved

69 decided (1-9 homes)

75%

Major dwellings approved

4 decided (10+ homes)

75%

Change of use approved

24 decided

587

Total decisions

78 refused in 2025