Stafford is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #290 out of 296. 54% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Stafford decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

84%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #227 of 296

90%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #195 of 296

26%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #290 of 296

54%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #245 of 296

72%

Minor dwellings approved

69 decided (1-9 homes)

75%

Major dwellings approved

8 decided (10+ homes)

81%

Change of use approved

26 decided

512

Total decisions

84 refused in the year to March 2026