Stockport is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #46 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Stockport decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

95%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #29 of 296

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #61 of 296

79%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #46 of 296

32%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #70 of 296

91%

Minor dwellings approved

64 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

13 decided (10+ homes)

82%

Change of use approved

49 decided

1,318

Total decisions

64 refused in the year to March 2026