Redditch is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #59 out of 292. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

98% approved vs 90% nationally

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Redditch decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

96%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #14 of 292

98%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #18 of 292

77%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #59 of 292

24%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #29 of 292

92%

Minor dwellings approved

13 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

5 decided (10+ homes)

100%

Change of use approved

6 decided

159

Total decisions

6 refused in 2025