Stafford is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #289 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%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Stafford decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #177 of 292

90%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #194 of 292

26%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #289 of 292

56%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #256 of 292

77%

Minor dwellings approved

62 decided (1-9 homes)

75%

Major dwellings approved

8 decided (10+ homes)

83%

Change of use approved

23 decided

487

Total decisions

62 refused in 2025