Tameside is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #60 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Tameside decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #199 of 296

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #121 of 296

77%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #60 of 296

39%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #145 of 296

52%

Minor dwellings approved

31 decided (1-9 homes)

94%

Major dwellings approved

18 decided (10+ homes)

63%

Change of use approved

78 decided

561

Total decisions

80 refused in the year to March 2026