What percentage of planning applications does Chesterfield approve?

Chesterfield approves approximately 90% of planning applications, based on 5,026 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Chesterfield decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 5,026 planning decisions published by Chesterfield.

What is the refusal rate for Chesterfield planning applications?

Chesterfield refuses approximately 10% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Chesterfield?

The average planning application in Chesterfield takes 11.2 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 4,989 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Chesterfield compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Recent Planning Applications in Chesterfield

Name: Chesterfield Planning Decisions
Creator: PlanningLens
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Every planning decision analysed from January 2020 to present.

5,026Decisions

90%Approved

493Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Chesterfield

2 days ago

alterations & extension

CHE/26/00260/HOU · Walton

Approved

2 days ago

Change of use from residential to a mixed residential/commercial use, for the us

CHE/26/00204/FUL · Spire

Refused

1 week ago

Replacement of 2No. double doors and frames

CHE/26/00453/LBC · Spire

Approved

1 week ago

Garage extension and conversion into independent living accommodation

CHE/25/00777/FUL · Linacre

Approved

1 week ago

Proposed new dwelling

CHE/26/00072/FUL · Spire

Approved

1 week ago

Self-build conversion of stables building to residential dwelling

CHE/25/00855/FUL · Whittington

Approved

2 weeks ago

Conversion of building previously used as office space to 5 apartments

CHE/26/00434/PA · Spire

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 5,026 planning decisions made by Chesterfield from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Chesterfield planning approval rates page.

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