Staffordshire Moorlands is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #263 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 66% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Staffordshire Moorlands is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 80% approved vs 90% nationally.

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Staffordshire Moorlands decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

80%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #256 of 282

80%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #265 of 282

37%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #263 of 282

66%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #267 of 282

62%

Minor dwellings approved

34 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

5 decided (10+ homes)

81%

Change of use approved

42 decided

419

Total decisions

84 refused in 2025

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