Stockport is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #37 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Stockport decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

95%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #27 of 292

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #62 of 292

81%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #37 of 292

32%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #74 of 292

93%

Minor dwellings approved

59 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

14 decided (10+ homes)

87%

Change of use approved

52 decided

1,293

Total decisions

64 refused in 2025