Tamworth is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #222 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 59% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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Tamworth decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

95%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #30 of 296

99%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #8 of 296

53%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #222 of 296

59%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #266 of 296

67%

Minor dwellings approved

9 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

2 decided (10+ homes)

83%

Change of use approved

18 decided

150

Total decisions

8 refused in the year to March 2026