Manchester ranks #146 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

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Manchester decision statistics

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #174 of 296

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #84 of 296

65%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #146 of 296

31%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #59 of 296

76%

Minor dwellings approved

82 decided (1-9 homes)

94%

Major dwellings approved

54 decided (10+ homes)

65%

Change of use approved

49 decided

1,924

Total decisions

242 refused in the year to March 2026