Middlesbrough is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #257 out of 292. 54% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Middlesbrough is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 81% approved vs 90% nationally

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Middlesbrough decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

77%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #274 of 292

81%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #270 of 292

43%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #257 of 292

54%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #247 of 292

33%

Minor dwellings approved

6 decided (1-9 homes)

67%

Major dwellings approved

6 decided (10+ homes)

59%

Change of use approved

32 decided

316

Total decisions

72 refused in 2025

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