South Staffordshire ranks #179 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 49% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

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South Staffordshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

85%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #211 of 296

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #180 of 296

61%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #179 of 296

49%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #222 of 296

71%

Minor dwellings approved

75 decided (1-9 homes)

88%

Major dwellings approved

8 decided (10+ homes)

87%

Change of use approved

23 decided

612

Total decisions

89 refused in the year to March 2026