Worcester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #63 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Worcester decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

85%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #214 of 292

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #162 of 292

77%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #63 of 292

40%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #151 of 292

64%

Minor dwellings approved

39 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

4 decided (10+ homes)

85%

Change of use approved

40 decided

406

Total decisions

59 refused in 2025