Wirral is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #200 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Wirral decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

88%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #164 of 296

90%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #198 of 296

57%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #200 of 296

45%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #197 of 296

62%

Minor dwellings approved

47 decided (1-9 homes)

86%

Major dwellings approved

7 decided (10+ homes)

77%

Change of use approved

61 decided

909

Total decisions

112 refused in the year to March 2026