Shropshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #42 out of 292. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. 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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Shropshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #175 of 292

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #153 of 292

80%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #42 of 292

27%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #42 of 292

70%

Minor dwellings approved

340 decided (1-9 homes)

67%

Major dwellings approved

33 decided (10+ homes)

84%

Change of use approved

25 decided

2,039

Total decisions

265 refused in 2025

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