Liverpool ranks #174 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

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Liverpool decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

84%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #222 of 292

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #170 of 292

61%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #174 of 292

38%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #133 of 292

62%

Minor dwellings approved

45 decided (1-9 homes)

75%

Major dwellings approved

16 decided (10+ homes)

64%

Change of use approved

192 decided

1,323

Total decisions

213 refused in 2025