Stroud is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #79 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Stroud decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #178 of 292

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #179 of 292

75%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #79 of 292

37%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #121 of 292

58%

Minor dwellings approved

65 decided (1-9 homes)

70%

Major dwellings approved

10 decided (10+ homes)

80%

Change of use approved

46 decided

1,019

Total decisions

129 refused in 2025