8 Market Street Tamworth B79 7LU

Pending 0099/2026
Council
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Date validated
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
B79 7LU

Description

Proposed external staircase at the rear and alterations to front elevation windows and shop fronts

Tamworth
Planning Authority Score
4.7/10
Below average
#167 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Tamworth is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #231 out of 292. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
99% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Tamworth decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #28 of 292
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #6 of 292
52%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #231 of 292
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #228 of 292
60%
Minor dwellings approved
5 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
1 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
16 decided
155
Total decisions
7 refused in 2025