Rochdale is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #225 out of 292. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Rochdale decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

85%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #210 of 292

86%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #239 of 292

53%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #225 of 292

53%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #244 of 292

83%

Minor dwellings approved

59 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

16 decided (10+ homes)

75%

Change of use approved

59 decided

638

Total decisions

97 refused in 2025