What percentage of planning applications does Chesterfield approve?

Chesterfield approves approximately 90% of planning applications, based on 5,059 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Chesterfield decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 5,059 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 5,022 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?

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Recent planning decisions in Chesterfield

yesterday

Proposed alteration works to external shopfront to replace existing external ATM

CHE/26/00538/LBC · Spire

Approved

yesterday

First floor extension and single storey front/side extension

CHE/26/00474/HOU · Walton

Approved

yesterday

Change of use from warehouse, offices and retail to individual units comprising

CHE/26/00266/FUL · Spire

Approved

4 days ago

Single storey rear extension to be finished in render

CHE/26/00335/HOU · Walton

Approved

5 days ago

Works to trees and vegetation in front, rear and side gardens

CHE/26/00479/CA · Brampton West & Loundsley Green

Approved

5 days ago

Works to Sycamore in rear garden

CHE/26/00455/TPO · Brockwell

Approved

6 days ago

Single storey rear extension measuring 6m in projection from the rear wall of th

CHE/26/00591/LHE · Dunston

Approved

1 week ago

Single storey rear & side extension with new canopy

CHE/26/00517/HOU · Brampton West & Loundsley Green

Approved

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This page analyses 5,059 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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