Sheffield ranks #156 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

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Sheffield decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #174 of 292

90%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #193 of 292

64%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #156 of 292

34%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #92 of 292

69%

Minor dwellings approved

140 decided (1-9 homes)

88%

Major dwellings approved

32 decided (10+ homes)

88%

Change of use approved

121 decided

1,765

Total decisions

226 refused in 2025