Telford is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #6 out of 296. Only 12% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Telford decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #102 of 296

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #183 of 296

96%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #6 of 296

12%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #6 of 296

77%

Minor dwellings approved

57 decided (1-9 homes)

86%

Major dwellings approved

14 decided (10+ homes)

86%

Change of use approved

43 decided

571

Total decisions

54 refused in the year to March 2026