Walsall is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #220 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 56% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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Walsall decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #199 of 292

90%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #195 of 292

54%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #220 of 292

56%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #258 of 292

76%

Minor dwellings approved

116 decided (1-9 homes)

83%

Major dwellings approved

6 decided (10+ homes)

65%

Change of use approved

51 decided

852

Total decisions

119 refused in 2025