Middlesbrough is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #270 out of 296. 55% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Middlesbrough is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Middlesbrough decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

75%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #289 of 296

81%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #274 of 296

38%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #270 of 296

55%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #251 of 296

50%

Minor dwellings approved

4 decided (1-9 homes)

40%

Major dwellings approved

5 decided (10+ homes)

56%

Change of use approved

36 decided

301

Total decisions

75 refused in the year to March 2026