Shropshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #53 out of 296. Only 29% 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 (93%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Shropshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #179 of 296

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #136 of 296

78%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #53 of 296

29%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #50 of 296

68%

Minor dwellings approved

350 decided (1-9 homes)

63%

Major dwellings approved

35 decided (10+ homes)

78%

Change of use approved

27 decided

2,083

Total decisions

273 refused in the year to March 2026