Sefton ranks #119 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

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Sefton decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #66 of 296

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #59 of 296

71%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #119 of 296

39%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #141 of 296

87%

Minor dwellings approved

82 decided (1-9 homes)

87%

Major dwellings approved

15 decided (10+ homes)

78%

Change of use approved

76 decided

1,029

Total decisions

75 refused in the year to March 2026