Cannock Chase is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #20 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Cannock Chase decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

90%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #109 of 292

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #164 of 292

86%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #20 of 292

33%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #77 of 292

96%

Minor dwellings approved

25 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

3 decided (10+ homes)

90%

Change of use approved

21 decided

247

Total decisions

25 refused in 2025